12 Days of Climate Books

A hypocrite's guide to saving the planet.

If you're early in learning about climate change this book is laugh out loud kinda funny while you also get the benefit of getting information that is really considered by someone further along on their climate journey! 

Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teaching of plants.

A wonderful book where gratitude, connection, abundance, and respect are key themes. Author is a Professor of Botany and Native American who embraces that plants and animals are our teachers. Beautifully written, hits the heart.

The future is in our hands. 

This book is packed full of beautiful illustrations and text that describes the impact of humans on the planet and is accompanied by examples of actions young people are taking. The second half of the book outlines how everyone can participate in the climate movement to make a difference. Suitable for children aged 8+. It would be a lovely resource for children and adults to explore the topic of climate change together.

How to face the mess we're in with unexpected resilience and creative power.

The uncertainty about our future associated with the climate crisis is a crucial psychological reality of our current times. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in the “mess” we are experiencing. Facing the mess can be when we discover our best strengths, and that hope is something that we do rather than something we have. An energizing read for those who feel the mess we are and want to do something about it.  

Feeding the world without devouring the planet.

This is an impactful book on agriculture, the environment, and our food system. Exceptionally well-researched and written, it is both eye-opening and ultimately hopeful in offering an alternative future.

How we can be the first generation to build a sustainable planet.

A great account of the multiple challenges we face in our world due to the climate and environmental crisis with a call to positive action and an optimistic view on what we can do to build a sustainable planet.  

How to make big things happen.

One of the favourite reads of the group. How do you promote positive behavioural change in the face of complex problems such as the climate crisis? Does change start at the centre or the periphery of social networks? What does it take to reach a social tipping point? This fascinating book discusses these and other questions that have important application for sustainable behaviours.  

Returning our gardens to their true nature through acts of restorative kindness. 

This book helps us rethink our own gardens and our relationship with nature.  It is transformational, practical, thoughtful and actionable. 

Changing climate anxiety in to climate action. 

An inspiring book for parents and caregivers who want to engage children in conversations about climate change and mental health. Join Coco the squirrel and her dad on their quest to stop climate change.  

Finding purpose in an age of climate anxiety.

Is climate anxiety a mental disorder? Or is it a healthy response to a world that is facing an environmental and climate crisis? A great combination of scientific evidence and emotional understanding in this book to get an insight on how climate disruption is impacting generations of people, and on the importance of recognising and learning to live with climate emotions.  

A climate scientist's case for hope and healing in a divided world. 

When it comes to changing how people think and feel about climate change and climate action, facts are only one part of the solution. This book argues for the importance of shared values, open dialogue and coming together in order to promote positive action for change.  

Untold histories, wild possibilities. 

We don’t always know how and why our contribution will matter. This book is a wonderful look back at movements that have led to important social change and advances an active and deliberate version of hope that challenges us to take responsibility for our contribution, even when the consequences of it may be uncertain.