Environment
The Environment Working Group has been set up to advocate for meaningful and collective environmental action and integration of mental health in this space. As well as strengthen collaboration amongst different stakeholders and promote evidence-based advocacy and communications efforts to inform increased action linking environment to mental health.
Working Group Co-Chairs
Beto Carvalho
Vertentes
Saad Uakkas
African Youth Initiative on Climate Change
Naro Alonzo
KERI - Caring for Activists
Our Focus
Although the working group will find different areas of focus and activity over time, below is a list of proposed initial deliverables for the group:
Mapping of key stakeholders in the environment and mental health space
Identifying key opportunities to positively integrate mental health in health and environment/climate change global and national level advocacy efforts and campaigns
Development of joint position papers/briefings on the environment and mental health for use by GMHAN members to advocate for change
Joint campaigning and amplification of activities around key global moments such as UNFCCC Processes and other relevant fora
Learning from experts including experts by experience on environmental issues and their impact/link to mental health
Resource sharing among members and across the GMHAN of content helpful to effectively advocate for action on the environment including climate change
