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6. Recognise emotion, but focus on solutions

Acknowledging feelings—yours and others’—can make discussions more empathetic. But pairing emotion with action leads to more productive outcomes.

Why it matters for climate discussions:

Climate change can evoke fear, anger, or grief. Turning those emotions into motivation helps foster community resilience.

“I feel overwhelmed too. Let’s explore small actions we can take, like reducing plastic or joining local clean-up initiatives.”