A FRESH WAY OF THINKING ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
EMBRACING GRATITUDE
Welcome to my Mission
Hi, I’m Elizabeth Zion.
I’m a researcher, youth advocate, and keynote speaker from Dublin, Ireland. I develop evidence-based approaches to sustainability education that replace guilt and fear with gratitude and agency.
My work centres on Gratitude-Based Sustainability, a framework I developed during my MSc at University College Dublin, now published on the UN SDG Academy platform and heading into Irish secondary schools through the new Senior Cycle SPHE curriculum. I believe young people don’t need more reasons to feel overwhelmed. They need a different place to start.
Public Speaking
Elizabeth’s words were so important for our staff to hear, reminding them that they make a real difference in people’s lives. I was going to say she is a future leader, but the truth is she is leading now. Her voice is powerful and needed.
Fiona McAuslan, Director of Family Mediation, Legal Aid Board
Work Experience & Collaborations
I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of Ireland’s and Europe’s most impactful organizations, experiences that have shaped my deep commitment to justice, sustainability, and meaningful youth engagement. Whether supporting humanitarian campaigns, contributing to global health initiatives, or engaging in policy advocacy, I’ve seen the power of authentic storytelling and youth-led dialogue to influence real change. Each opportunity has been a step in a larger journey, one rooted in compassion, driven by purpose, and guided by faith.
My Sustainability Toolkit
My new guide to making sustainability part of everyday life. With practical activities and thoughtful advice, it empowers educators and students to take meaningful steps toward a more equitable and sustainable world.
Get in Touch
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