If you are interested in a brilliant new way to engage children on climate change, see our newly published article on the benefits of climate-based social entrepreneurship in the The Psychological Society of Ireland's Irish Psychologist, Vol.50, Issue 4: "Cultivating children's ecological wellbeing: Introducing the Edible Landscape Project" explains the potential educational and wellbeing benefits of growing a food forest in schools. Successfully introduced to primary schools in the west of Ireland, the Edible Landscape Project creates food forests on the grounds or in the garden of schools. Designed by Caithriona McCarthy, a lecturer in sustainable horticulture and entrepreneurship at Mayo College of Further Education, lessons encourage an understanding of ecology using a systems-thinking approach. Prof of Entrepreneurship Colm O'Gorman DCU Business School says: “The Edible Landscape Project is an ambitious and forward-thinking education initiative that educates about climate through ‘doing’. It has demonstrated ‘proof of concept’, and the next challenge is for the project to maximise its impact by scaling quickly– ensuring that schools and communities from all across Ireland can get involved.” President of The Psychological Society of Ireland Dr. Odhran Mc Carthy explains: "The Edible landscape Project: What a wonderful idea and progressive initiative! The Psychological Society of Ireland recognises the urgent need for action on climate change to safeguard the health, wellbeing, and future of our planet and its inhabitants. We recognise that climate change is not only an environmental issue but also a psychological and social issue that requires collective action and behavioural change. A project like The Edible Landscape Project, with its evidence-based strategies to promote climate change awareness, engagement, and action at the individual and community level, certainly wins our seal of approval" The children say: "I like seeing all the creatures...", "I think it is important to mind the bugs... plant one thing for yourself and one for the bugs", "We have learned the months best for planting trees..." Authors: Caithriona McCarthy, Dr Michelle B. Cowley-Cunningham, Dr Alexis Carey, and Dr Elaine Rogers. Read full article from page 82: https://lnkd.in/etF6wsyA | Facilitated by the PSI Special Interest Group in Human Rights & Psychology, and the The Irish Institute of Digital Business (dotLAB). Thank you to Prof Suzanne Guerin University College Dublin for editorial oversight. Thank you to Dr. Odhran Mc Carthy and Colm O'Gorman for expert commentary.