is a huge threat to the planet and all living things. It results from man-made changes to the atmosphere and the climate system, in particular through massive greenhouse gas emissions - often referred to as "climate change". Its effects are real, permanent, difficult to control and can be seen and felt worldwide. They are particularly evident in the form of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, droughts, heatwaves and the extinction of species. The climate crisis not only jeopardises the environment, but also the stability of human societies. This reveals a clear social injustice: the most disadvantaged and least resilient population groups are affected the most. Psychologically speaking, the climate crisis can trigger severe stress (also known as climate stress), as the extent of the threat is difficult to grasp and cannot be controlled individually. In order to cope with and contain it, people must work together to make fundamental changes in social, political, economic and ecological relationships.
defined by Julia Asbrand, Felix Peter, Claudia Calvano, Lea Dohm