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Public Engagement, Communication & Behavioral Change

Public engagement, effective communication, and fostering behavioral change are crucial for building a collective understanding of climate change, driving action, and ensuring a just and equitable future.

Effective communication is vital when addressing climate change due to the significant influence of mediated sources and social media in people’s daily lives.

Bridging the Divide

To effectively address climate change, we must foster dialogue, understanding, and innovation. By raising awareness, building support, mobilizing action, and promoting sustainable behaviors, we can create a more resilient and equitable future. 

Effective communication empowers individuals to make informed decisions and take action. Public engagement builds consensus and drives political action. By involving diverse stakeholders, we can create a shared vision for a sustainable future and mobilize support for ambitious climate policies. Furthermore, public engagement fosters innovation and problem-solving.

“The ways that social, health and diversity sciences and humanities can contribute are more evident. It goes beyond understanding and mitigating human contribution to climate change, to understanding physical, mental and community health impacts of climate change as well as ways to build more resilient individuals and communities and how to include diverse voices in solutions.”

Janet Swim

Associate Director of the Climate Consortium

Public Engagement, Communication & Behavioral Change Climate Solutions Accelerator Projects

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