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In February 2025, we launched the ClimArts Contest to hear what young people have to say about climate change through artistic expression.
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We asked to submit art that addressed one of these prompts:
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- This is how climate change affects me
- My Awakening
- My Emotional Experiences with Climate Change
- Finding Meaning During Climate Change
We received over 70 unique contributions—spanning visual art, music, literature, and photography—from creators between the ages of 5 and 25 across three continents. Then, we worked with a group of young judges who evaluated each entry to determine the winners of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize based on artistic merit and relevance to the theme of the contest.
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Today, I’m thrilled to share the results of this process, starting from the winner of the 1st prize, Maria Angelica Tejada (19 years old) from the Philippines who responded to the prompt “My Awakening”.
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In the upcoming Newsletters, we will continue showcasing these incredible artists and their powerful stories. Stay tuned as we give these young artists a chance to be heard through their creative expression.
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Featured Art: ClimArts Contest
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First Place Winner: Maria Angelica Tejada, 19 years old, The Philippines
"Upon working on my piece, I have chosen prompt #2 'MY AWAKENING'. I think we all have this realization of the current situation of our home, our Earth. Sudden changes in the weather, destruction of natural resources, and abusive use of natural habitats are the cause of somehow our disrespect and negligence as human beings. Self and environmental awareness is no different at all because when we are aware of ourselves, we are no doubt also aware of our environment. Awakening, this chosen prompt has brought me to create this artwork for 1 month, and realization through consciousness paved the way to enlightenment that our time is running yet we can do something.
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It’s just the love of a mother for her child, we long for that love, and resting in her arms is the same as loving our Earth. It’s just like watering the plants, the moment we care and love the environment is the moment never wasted. "
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The dragons of inaction:
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Why is it difficult for people to care about and act on climate change? Robert Gifford calls these psychological barriers "dragons of inaction."
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Watertalk Podcast:
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A conversation with climate psychologist and author Leslie Davenport about eco-anxiety, eco-grief, and mental health strategies for coping with climate change.
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Taking Action:
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Feeling anxious about our changing climate? Taking action can help you feel better. There are things we can do to build mental health resiliency in the face of climate change.
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Supporting Climate Frontline Workers
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This online, interactive session will help you understand the range and contexts of the climate frontline workforce, and offer opportunities to learn together how to effectively support this particular clientele.
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CPA-NA Disaster Mental Health Series
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CPA-NA is launching a core 4-part training series designed to equip mental health professionals with the necessary skills to effectively respond to the increasing frequency of disaster events, thereby offering crucial support to their clients and communities.
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Partner Resources
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Explore our partners’ growing library of resources, from the Kibou’s Light children’s book to mindfulness practices.
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Families Canada:
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Goodbeing.co:
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Break the Divide:
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Mochi4The
Planet:
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Climate Psychiatry Alliance:
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About the Course
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The Luna Moth Circle is launching a new, self-paced, online course: Climate Change and Youth Mental Health. This professional development course is made for social and community service workers, educators, youth workers, and students in family-related fields.
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