RWB Denpasar Research Team Holds the First Participatory Action Research Meeting to Explore Youth Perspectives on Climate Change

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• Minggu, 5 Juli 2026
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Denpasar, 5 July 2026 – The Relational Wellbeing (RWB) Denpasar Research Team successfully conducted the First Participatory Action Research (PAR) Meeting as the initial phase of a research project exploring the relationship between climate change and the relational wellbeing of young people in Indonesia. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Center for Public Health Innovation (CPHI), Kolaborasi Bumi, and the Master's Program in Environmental Science, Udayana University.

The first meeting aimed to establish trust and build meaningful relationships between the research team and participants while introducing the principles of Participatory Action Research (PAR). Through this approach, young people are not merely research participants but are actively engaged as co-researchers, contributing to every stage of the research process—from identifying issues and formulating research questions to generating evidence and developing collective actions.

The meeting began with introductory and relationship-building activities, followed by the development of shared agreements to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for dialogue. These activities laid the foundation for open discussions and encouraged participants to share their lived experiences and perspectives throughout the research journey.

Participants then took part in lived experience mapping, where they identified climate change issues affecting their communities and reflected on how these challenges influence various aspects of their daily lives. Discussions explored the impacts of climate change on physical health, mental wellbeing, social relationships, livelihoods, transportation, and access to essential resources.

Using the Relational Wellbeing (RWB) framework, participants further reflected on how climate change shapes their personal experiences, social connections, and relationships with the surrounding environment. These conversations provided valuable insights into how young people define wellbeing within the context of a changing climate and highlighted the interconnected nature of environmental, social, and individual wellbeing.

The enthusiastic participation and thoughtful contributions from the youth demonstrated their strong awareness of climate-related challenges and their commitment to becoming part of the solution. The ideas and experiences shared during this first meeting will serve as a foundation for refining the research focus and designing participatory methods in the next stages of the project.

Through this Participatory Action Research process, the RWB Denpasar Research Team aims to generate evidence that not only advances scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change on youth relational wellbeing but also supports the development of community-driven actions and sustainable solutions. This collaboration between the Center for Public Health Innovation (CPHI), Kolaborasi Bumi, and the Master's Program in Environmental Science, Udayana University reflects a shared commitment to empowering young people as agents of change and strengthening community resilience in the face of climate change.