what/why are we doing?
exploring project arrowroot’s mission
gaps in youth climate education
only 6 of 13 Canadian provinces and territories have formally included climate and sustainability in their K-12 curriculum.
over one third of educators do not cover climate change whatsoever in the classroom.
meanwhile, 78% of Canadian youth report that climate change impacts their overall mental health, as they continue to witness the devastating impacts of climate change that spurs a sense of hopelessness for our planetary future.
climate education and youth empowerment can change this.
student demand for climate education
0%
of young people cannot describe climate change at all or only broad concepts
0%
of Canadian high school students want more information and education on climate change
0%
of Canadian high school students think climate change education should be prioritized
student capacity for climate action
0%
of young people are worried about the impacts of climate change
BUT
Only
2/3
young people feel competent in skills needed for jobs that tackle climate change
Only
1/4
young people see their career as a way to address climate change
careers + climate
8 out of 10
major economic sectors will be affected by climate adaptation
~400,000 new jobs in Canada
from building a net-zero emissions economy by the end of this decade
3.1 million+ jobs
will be affected by climate change in the next decade
TL;DR
project arrowroot leverages the climate anxiety experienced by the majority of youth in Canada and empowers students to grow professionally, take meaningful action, and foster climate hope through experiential learning that leads to impact-driven careers.
so what now?
let’s continue catalyzing climate action and embedding impact into youth leadership