Hope and future possibilities

Hope provides an antidote to feelings of despair among young people, especially when learning about serious problems such as climate change. Hopeful framing of issues emphasize how people can identify and take effective action to respond to a changing environment. This motivates young people to engage in positive social action and promotes psychological and emotional well-being.

Pragmatic hope is the belief, based on a careful analysis of evidence, that a better future can realistically be attained—not just someday, but soon, through feasible strategies that are currently available. This kind of hope is focused on making a tangible difference in people’s lives today, grounded in a detailed understanding of practical considerations and real-world conditions