Catalysing a global research community at the intersection of climate change and mental health

Connecting Climate Minds Hub

Join our new digital platform, designed to unite the fields of mental health and climate change. The hub aims to foster understanding, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and drive impactful action, all while providing a supportive community for those dedicated to these critical issues.  

Climate change and mental health are two of the greatest global challenges we face.

The emerging, responsive space exploring these connected crises is currently siloed, unjust, and disconnected. Radical connection in this field is needed.

Illustration - A group of people collaborating around an infinity symbol, with one side showing a mind and the other showing the world, highlighting the interconnected nature of the two.

How do we envision shifting mental health and climate change research?

This new and inspiring project will bring together people from around the world to align research and action at the intersection of climate change and mental health. Our ambitious plan is to cultivate a connected, supported, and engaged community of practice on a global scale to create an actionable research agenda.

Illustration - Two hands holding the world and mind, highlighting the connection between climate change and mental health.

Our commitments

  • We will develop a global research agenda

  • Our work will be grounded in the needs of people with lived experience of mental health challenges in the context of climate change

  • We will deliver a series of regional and global dialogues

  • We will share our work and gather resources on an online platform

Illustration - different professionals coming together to collaborate, with swirling shapes connecting their minds and thinking. In the background, there is a sunny blue sky.
Wellcome Trust logo, the project funder. Click images to view organisation's website.

"We want to fill the gaps on how climate change is negatively impacting mental health and what we can do about it. This exciting global project aims to do exactly that."

Irini Pantelidou and Dr Alessandro Massazza, Wellcome

How to get involved?

We know there is already so much expertise and brilliant work happening at the climate change and mental health nexus. We want to learn from you, connect you, and create a platform for existing work to be amplified and strengthened, while bringing others into this space. So this is a space for all, whether you are an expert in climate change and mental health, or are curious to learn more and why considering mental health in the climate crisis matters!

Illustration - A group of people huddled around the world, all working to help build the future of climate change and mental health research and action.

Connecting Climate Minds is a Wellcome funded project that brings together expertise across research, policy, design, and lived experience from across the globe.

Who is involved?

Claretian University of Nigeria, part of the Regional Community Group. Click images to view organisation's website.
St Luke's Medical Centre, leading the Regional Community Group. Click images to view organisation's website.
SustyVibes logo, part of the Lived Experience Group. Click images to view organisation's website.
Climate Mental Health Network logo, leading the Lived Experience Group. Click images to view organisation's website.
Imperial College London Projects logo, project coordinator. Click images to view organisation's website.
Imperial College London Institute of Global Health Innovation logo, project coordinator. Click images to view organisation's website.
The_Red Cross Climate Centre logo, leading on the dialogues. Click images to view organisation's website.
The University of the West Indies, part of the Regional Community Group. Click images to view organisation's website.
IFRC Psychosocial Centre logo, supporting the dialogues. Click images to view organisation's website.
Imperial College London Grantham Institute logo, supporting the project coordination. Click images to view organisation's website.
Force of Nature logo, part of the Lived Experience Group. Click images to view organisation's website.
Climate Cares logo, leading on project coordination. Click images to view organisation's website.
Wellcome Trust logo, the project funder. Click images to view organisation's website.
Profile picture of Jennifer Uchendu, who is the founder of SustyVibes and a part of the Connecting Climate Minds Lived Experience Group.

“I believe that through this project, historically unheard voices will be highlighted and we can truly begin to have meaningful conversations on climate change and mental health.”

Jennifer Uchendu, founder of SustyVibes

We launched!

Over 400 of you attended our launch event on 18 April. If you couldn’t make it, catch up on the recording to hear inspiring discussions from some of our team. Thanks to all those who joined, asked questions, and participated in the creative games!

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