Fighting for the Future: The Impact of the Climate Crisis on Young People
Tracks
Binna Burra Room - In-Person Only
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| 1:55 PM - 2:15 PM |
Overview
Courtney Kovac, Ecomind
Details
Through this session, participants will:
1. Understand what causes distress among climate aware young people.
2. Recognise how climate-related mental health challenges differ from traditional mental health challenges.
3. Learn how to empower young people through meaningful engagement and structural change.
Presenter
Miss Courtney Kovac
Co-founder
Ecomind
Fighting for the Future: The Impact of the Climate Crisis on Young People
Biography
Courtney is a mental health professional who specialises in youth engagement and primary prevention. With over 7 years experience designing mental health interventions for young people, Courtney started ECOMIND, a climate mental health charity that is empowering young people to look after themselves, each other and the planet.
