Gespräche auf der HSE-Terrasse Growing up in the Climate Crisis – Existential and Pedagogical Challenges

In a time when the ecological crisis is growing, young people are facing many challenges in their personal development and in relation to the environment. This HSE Terrace Talk explores the intersection of emotional dynamics and education, focusing on how the climate crisis affects students' emotional responses in the classroom. It will examine the diverse range of student attitudes – from highly emotional activism to apparent indifference or disengagement – and critically assess whether teachers should, can, or need to activate emotions as part of their pedagogy. In two short talks, Prof. Sköld and Dr Heil will share insights from their respective field. This will be followed by a moderated discussion between the speakers, and then an open exchange with the audience.