The Eco-anxiety in Africa Project (TEAP) seeks to understand and validate the experiences of eco-anxiety and environmental-related emotions in Africans.

We know from our own experience as environmental enthusiasts and climate advocates that we feel a form of eco-anxiety unique to the African population. Africa is one of the continents that has been disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, combined with biodiversity loss, plastic and oil pollution, as well as illegal wildlife trade. This erosion of our environment, our culture, and histories have an intense impact on our emotions, while the direct connections between the changing climate and other social challenges such as increased spread in communicable diseases, food insecurity, community displacement, etc. are not always evident to us, we intend to raise awareness on these issues while making space for dialogue, support, and self-care.