How to communicate Climate Change effectively to get different people interested and engaged in the subject is one of the major challenges we have as environmental organisations.
Here are some resources that we have found useful:
How to have a climate change conversation is an invaluable resource from Climate Outreach. Lots of other resources on their website, including the comprehensive ‘Britain Talks Climate: a toolkit for engaging the British public on climate change‘
Short Video: The Secret to Talking about Climate Change -Talking about climate change can be hard. This explainer video that gives you tips and tricks on how to have effective climate conversations with family and friends. This video was inspired by the research of Dr. Renee Lertzman, an expert in the psychosocial aspects of climate change communications. Learn more about her work at http://reneelertzman.com
This guide by Futerra explains in a visual way “how to sell climate change.” In their own words: “At Futerra we like to sell the sizzle. We believe in a climate narrative that changes hearts, minds and even behaviours. ”
- Ralph also produced this useful toolkit – it is a Guide to how words can help wildlife as well as this handy short guide to communication pitfalls
How to talk to children about Climate Change
- Articles:
- 5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Climate Change (Without Freaking Them Out): https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/articles/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-climate-change
- This Mumsnet conversation: https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/climate_change/3413484-how-to-talk-to-my-kids-about-climate-emergency-and-extinction
- Wisdom for Talking to Kids About Climate Change: https://www.sightline.org/2016/12/09/wisdom-for-talking-to-kids-about-climate-change
- Books:
- Rob Hopkins book “From What is to What if“
- David Sobel “Beyond Ecophobia”
- Videos:
- More resources: