As part of the Irish activities within the NEUROCLIMA project, a series of workshops were organised with educators and youth workers to explore how the project’s innovative tools and resources can support climate learning, engagement and behavioural change among young people. The workshops brought together professionals working in both formal and non-formal education, two groups who play a key role in how young people learn about and respond to climate change
The youth worker workshop focused on exploring how the NEUROCLIMA tools can support and enhance the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) Climate Justice Programme, providing participants with practical examples of how the platforms can be used to facilitate climate education, encourage critical thinking and promote youth engagement in climate action. The educator workshops, meanwhile, focused on the project’s creative toolkits for climate expression and behavioural change, which have been designed to support educators and youth workers in facilitating meaningful discussions around climate issues.
Participants were also provided with an overview of the project’s three core digital tools: Neuroclima Lens, Neuroclima Bot and Neuroclima Deliberate. Presentations explored the purpose of each tool, their key features and how they can be integrated into educational and non-formal learning settings to improve climate literacy, critical thinking and informed decision-making. Particular attention was given to the role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in supporting accessible climate education and fostering greater engagement with complex environmental topics. Feedback from participants highlighted the value of combining digital innovation with creative approaches to climate education, helping to make climate issues more relevant, accessible and engaging for young people.
The workshops provided educators and youth workers with practical knowledge, resources and tools that can be applied in their own learning environments, while demonstrating the potential of the NEUROCLIMA tools to support climate education both inside and outside the classroom. Through these activities, participants strengthened their capacity to support climate awareness, encourage behavioural change and promote active citizenship among the young people with whom they work.
