Climate Literacy in Education

The HOPE Framework

A Literacy Strategy for Identifying Hope in Narratives as a Response to Young People’s Eco-grief

Colleen Redmond

University of Minnesota

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/cle.v2i1.6231

Keywords: eco-grief, hope theory, climate literacy, climate emotions, collective action, HOPE Framework

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Abstract

This article outlines the Healing Opportunities for Processing Eco-grief (or HOPE) framework. Modeled on hope theory research, the framework includes four textual markers for hope: 1) Motivation for Change, 2) Belief that Change is Possible, 3) Plans for a Path Forward, and 4) Agency to Take Action. This article introduces the HOPE framework as a pedagogical strategy to assist educators in climate literacy practices that spark dialogue and healing through centering hope as a lived practice.