Valentine’s Day is usually about crushes, relationships, and love stories. But there’s another relationship many young people think about a lot – their relationship with the planet.
And let’s be real: it’s complicated.
For some, the climate crisis brings anxiety about the future. For others, it sparks anger, grief, guilt, or a constant sense of pressure to “do more”. Sometimes it’s hope, sometimes it’s burnout. Often, it’s all of the above – and possibly, all at the same time.
Climate change isn’t just something young people learn about in class or see on the news. It’s something they feel. And yet, climate emotions are rarely talked about openly, even though they shape how young people see their future, their choices, and their wellbeing.
We’re sharing a short, anonymous survey is being shared with young people in Malta aged 14 to 30 to better understand how the climate crisis affects you emotionally. The survey is available in Maltese and English, takes around 5 minutes, and includes optional open-ended questions for anyone who wants to share more. There are no right or wrong answers – just honest feelings.
This Valentine’s Day, show a little love to yourself (and the planet).