A Piece of Bronze Being Bent into a Bow
Elizabeth Zion · Jun 26, 2026 ·
A fresh way of thinking about sustainability
EMBRACING
GRATITUDE
Speaker and Educator
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.
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Testimonials
I have never met anyone as beautifully outspoken about their faith as Elizabeth. Her courage and heart for God inspire others to live boldly for Him.
LIFT Ireland
Elizabeth has been a part of our journey toward becoming a School of Sanctuary. Her visits provided a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the right to asylum and inspired our community deeply.
Elizabeth's presentation was riveting and thoroughly enjoyed by all. She's the talk of the town! We look forward to having her back soon.
Teacher, Drogheda Grammar School
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.
Director of Family Mediation, Legal Aid Board
From My Blog
Explore Elizabeth's insights and thoughts on a wide range of topics, including resilience, sustainability, and social change.
Standing at the Gateway
Elizabeth Zion · Apr 30, 2026 ·
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.
Gratitude-Based Sustainability
During my MSc I developed Gratitude-Based Sustainability, a framework addressing eco-anxiety in young people through evidence-based gratitude practices. It rests on three pillars: Reverence, Reciprocity, and Responsibility. The premise is simple but radical. The biggest barrier to climate action is not knowledge. It is emotional. Young people care deeply but feel powerless. GBS offers a different starting point.
GBS is my attempt to bridge what I learned through hardship with what I believe our generation needs to face the climate crisis with integrity, courage, and hope. It is a labour of love, rooted in the conviction that the world is a gift worth protecting.
