Developing a Climate Change Course with a Mental Health Perspective
Speakers
Ratna Juwita, Ph.D
Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta
Dr. Marlies Hesselman
Associate Professor at the Department of Transboundary Legal Studies of the Faculty of Law
Natalie Abrokwa, Ph.D
Lecturer and Researcher on Mental Health and Human Rights
Lely Safrina
Licensed clinical psychologist in Indonesia and a lecturer at Universitas Syiah Kuala in Banda Aceh
Event Details
Climate change has significant negative impacts on mental health. Therefore, any course on climate change should also address its psychological dimensions. The international climate change legal regime encourages states to integrate climate change education into their curricula, and this obligation is enshrined in Article 12 of the Paris Agreement. This session will explore current research on the intersection between climate change and mental health, to develop a course that raises awareness and deepens understanding of these interconnected issues. A central focus will be the collaboration between Indonesian and Dutch scholars in examining the state of mental health services in both countries, the climate change movements in Indonesia and the Netherlands, and strategies for designing an effective course that integrates both climate science and mental health considerations.