Communicating Climate Change: Making Environmental Messaging Accessible

This edited collection explores how experts, advocates, and institutions make climate change information accessible to different audiences, focusing on access, relevance, and understandability. It features contributions from scholars across disciplines and explores scenarios and communication methods such as social media, public opinion surveys, participatory mapping, and video. The book addresses climate change communication from three perspectives and will be of interest to students, researchers, and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited collection delves into comprehensive and practical insights into the ways in which experts, advocates, and institutions disseminate climate change information to diverse audiences. Communicating Climate Change takes a multi-faceted approach, examining three vital aspects of climate change communication: accessibility, relevance, and understandability. By exploring these dimensions, the book offers a comprehensive overview of how these elements enable various stakeholders, including individuals, communities, organizations, and governments, to effectively respond to climate-related information and build resilience.

The contributions in this book come from a diverse range of scholars from various disciplines, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies. The book explores a wide array of scenarios and communication strategies, including social media, public opinion surveys, participatory mapping, and video. These diverse approaches showcase the versatility and adaptability of communication in addressing climate change challenges.

The book addresses climate change communication from three distinct perspectives: communicating with the public, communicating for stakeholder engagement, and organizational, institutional, risk, and disaster communication. Each chapter focuses on the implications and applications of these perspectives, making it an invaluable resource for students and researchers in climate change and environmental communication, as well as practitioners seeking to enhance their engagement with stakeholders through climate change-related communication.

With its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and interdisciplinary approach, Communicating Climate Change is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of climate change communication and its potential for driving positive change.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367479534