{"id":4483,"date":"2026-01-22T08:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/ighi\/?p=4483"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:34:15","slug":"empowering-youth-voices-in-climate-change-education-what-ive-learnt-as-the-compass-project-youth-advisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/ighi\/2026\/01\/22\/empowering-youth-voices-in-climate-change-education-what-ive-learnt-as-the-compass-project-youth-advisor\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Youth Voices in Climate Change Education: What I&#8217;ve Learnt as the Compass Project Youth Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Simrika Amatya is a Youth Advisor to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/climate-cares\/our-work\/projects\/compass\/\">Compass Project<\/a>, an initiative led by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/climate-cares\/\">Climate Cares Centre<\/a> exploring how education can best empower young people to live, work, and thrive in a changing climate. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">Throughout 2025, the Compass Project conducted group discussions, co-design workshops, and a survey with students and educators \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">facilitated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\"> by and designed together with the project<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">Y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">outh and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">E<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">ducator <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58095290 BCX4\">dvisors. <\/span>In this blog, Simrika reflects on her experience with the Compass Project.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4485\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4485\" style=\"width: 624px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"260\" class=\"wp-image-4485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/ighi\/files\/2026\/01\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Spending time in nature, connecting with others<\/i>. Credit: Pip Robins Designs for the Compass Project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Being part of the Compass Project has been such a meaningful experience. It gave me the opportunity to get involved in projects that explore something we rarely discuss \u2014 the emotional burden of climate change. Although my roles have been small, the work has felt deeply impactful. I have met so many passionate and thoughtful people in this space, and everyone has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. The project\u2019s flexibility has also made it easy to balance alongside my studies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The first activity I worked on was certainly the most intimidating. It involved co-facilitating group discussions with young people. I was fortunate to receive excellent training from our lead, Jessica Newberry Le Vay, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forceofnature.xyz\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Force of Nature<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> on how to create a safe and collaborative space. I left with a newfound confidence in accommodating difficult conversations. What made this experience truly rewarding was hearing how passionate the participants were about creating change, while also learning new ways to cope with my own climate anxiety. I have been reminded time and again how grounding it is to spend time in nature and to talk things through with others. It is incredible to know that these insights can help shape learning spaces that truly prioritise connection: where wellbeing comes first and conversations about climate change, mental health, and society not only validate emotions but also inspire action and give young people the tools they need for the future. Reading the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/media\/imperial-college\/institute-of-global-health-innovation\/public\/The-Compass-Project_-Research-insights-from-group-discussions-with-young-people-aged-16-29-and-educators-in-schools,-colleges-and-universities-in-England.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">research insights<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and seeing my name in the acknowledgements was a very proud moment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another exciting activity I worked on involved refining a script for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4H-5qwm3jjM\">short film<\/a> with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/climatemajorityproject.com\/climate-courage-schools\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Climate Majority Project<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> about the emotional burden teachers face when navigating lessons on climate change. I had the opportunity to explore tone and dialogue in script writing, making it feel honest and authentic. It was an eye-opening experience to step into the perspective of a classroom teacher and reflect on a setting so familiar to me. It was also a fantastic opportunity to learn how a creative approach can be adapted to tackle a serious issue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4484\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"422\" class=\"wp-image-4484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/ighi\/files\/2026\/01\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Simrika (right) during the IGHI Global Health Summer School.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beyond contributing to various projects and activities, I also attended Compass Project team meetings to stay updated on new plans and recent findings. It is always inspiring to see the ongoing timeline of work and collaboration across so many sectors: from education to policy. Knowing that this work is continuously moving forward gives me a real sense of hope and motivation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through the Compass Project, I have come to realise just how closely climate change, mental health, and wellbeing are connected. Being part of the project has made that link feel more personal and more powerful than ever.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">* * *<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simrika Amatya is a Compass Project Youth Advisor and Imperial BSc Biochemistry student. Simrika also participated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/global-health-innovation\/opportunities\/global-health-summer-school\/\">IGHI Global Health Summer School<\/a> 2025, where she worked on a climate change education campaign project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">* * *<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in the Compass Project? Our next project<span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW142502555 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142502555 BCX4\">\u00a0report will be published in February <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW142502555 BCX4\">2026<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142502555 BCX4\">. 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