Reimaging activism to save the planet: using transdisciplinary and participatory methodologies to support collective youth action

Jones, L., Parsons, K. J., Halstead, F. and Wolstenholme, J. M. (2023) Reimaging activism to save the planet: using transdisciplinary and participatory methodologies to support collective youth action. Children and Society, (doi: 10.1111/chso.12819) (Early Online Publication)

Abstract

This article offers new insights into the important role that transdisciplinary, participatory action research approaches offer young people as a safe space to ‘act’ on climate change and environmental degradation. Drawing upon methodological meta-reflections on three separate, but interlinked, projects (two UK-based, one in Vietnam), we highlight an evolving approach that fuses knowledge, local context and emotional connection to engage action. We argue that these innovative approaches facilitate the empowerment of young people to co-create and lead solutions, adaptations and mitigations that can make a significant impact on the climate and biodiversity crises whilst influencing policymakers and inspiring collaborative change-making.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Research Funding: British Academy, Ferens Education Trust, Green Influencers Scheme, Natural England, Natural Environment Research Council.
• Status: Early Online Publication
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Halstead, Dr Florence
• Authors: Jones, L., Parsons, K. J., Halstead, F., and Wolstenholme, J. M.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: Children and Society
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISSN: 0951-0605
• ISSN (Online): 1099-0860
• Published Online: 30 November 2023

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• First Published: First published in Children and Society 2023
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