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Thanks, Jen Olson, for working with me on this workshop for climate change adaptation practitioners. Work at a council? Climate change person? Come along! #climatechange #climateadaptation #plainlangaugetraining #plainlanguage #professionaldevelopment

This topic of climate change misinformation and how divisive it can be occupies a lot of space in my mind. This conversation last night between Fatima Syed Janna Wale Juan Moreno-Cruz and Sarah Burch was a soothing antidote, if only for an hour or so. I took away so much, including: - connect with nature, and each other, often. Develop a relationship with, and a responsibility for, this land. Walk through the grass with no shoes. Stop to listen to the pinecones open in the spring... - the importance of talking about what's working re: climate action, because only talking about how bad the situation is drives dread, fear and anxiety, and makes us more susceptible to conspiracy theories and misinformation. - a huge motivator for action comes from a desire to see our local community thrive. Engaging locally makes this big topic of climate change more tangible, and actionable. Action and participation are often great remedies for feeling the weight of the work that's yet to be done. - companies (RBC and Enbridge were named) who benefit from the success of the oil and gas sector and climate inaction put some serious money and people power into making sure things stay the same. "They are cleverly winning the information game". We all need to think critically about their behaviour. - and so so much more insight from panelists and thoughtful audience questions. Thanks you for making this happen University of Waterloo and Waterloo Climate Institute. More please!

In an era where climate change is more visible than ever — from extreme weather events to rising urban temperatures — the fight against climate misinformation has never been more critical. At the recent TRuST lecture, hosted by the University of Waterloo in collaboration with the Waterloo Climate Institute, experts from various fields came together to discuss how misinformation hampers climate action and what can be done to restore public trust in science. The discussion underscored the need for transparent communication, accessible climate data, and a values-based approach to talking about climate change with family and friends. From blending Indigenous ways of knowing with scientific research to addressing disinformation funded by fossil fuel interests, the conversation provided a roadmap for building climate resilience through trust. Full event recap: https://lnkd.in/gXtDpb4E | #TrustLecture #UWaterloo

*Headings make reading easier* Hey friends, today's plain language pro tip from Colleen Trolove is a real winner! If we had just 15 minutes to edit a document, good headings would win the day. If you like this tip and want more, more, more - Colleen and I are doing a two-day workshop for climate adaptation practitioners. There's a link to sign up in the comments! 18 & 19 March 9.00AM - 12.30PM #plainlanguage #climateadaptation #climatechange #localgovernment #professionaldevelopment #writeforyourreaders

Early this year, the Center for Countering Digital Hate exposed the new ways climate change denial is spreading and how much social media is monetising climate hate content. They have also contacted a couple of the subjects exposed, like Google and Youtube, who responded positively to the request to pay more attention to the phenomenon. Good media outlets also stood up, raising the visibility of the study. We can now look at the results. Well done! #ClimateChange #ClimateDenial #OnlineHate #FightMisinformation

From #BrainRot to information overload, this week on the Climate Hub we are asking, how can we continue to reach and engage audiences in the ‘attention economy’? 👋   Particularly when it comes to more complex narratives and stories, engaging and holding audience’s attention is key to success. We’ve captured 6 tips to help you master the attention economy for climate action. ✍   Read the article at the following: https://lnkd.in/e7pAa6cV   #AndSmyth #CreativeCommunications #ClimateHub #AttentionEconomy Futerra Solitaire Townsend Radley Yeldar Katie Boyle

I learned a lot from today’s Climate Communication: Beyond the Ballot 🗳 panel, which featured valuable insights from representatives of TIME, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, MCJ, Sierra Club, and Redwood Climate Communications. Some of my main takeaways from this exciting discussion included: 1. Take advantage of local examples, recent success stories 🥇 , and the tangible benefits of climate action. 2. To connect with younger Americans, go beyond environmental concerns and discuss themes around #ClimateJustice in your messaging. 3. One persuasive way to connect with those who are not interested in climate change to help them connect the dots—what they love 💖 is at stake because of climate change. #ClimateWeekNYC #ArchStreetCommunications

📌Did you miss the CGIAR Climate Impact Area webinar, which focused on the evolving role of attribution science in understanding climate change impacts? In this session, Dr. Friederike Otto from The Grantham Institute explains attribution science's legal and policy implications, discussing its development in recent years and exploring how it can be a useful tool for loss and damage attribution. You can watch and catch up on the discussions here: https://lnkd.in/ggUKE6ZS #ClimateChange #AttributionScience #ClimateAction #LossAndDamage

Curious about climate science but don’t know where to start? Understanding climate science is hard but it's important we get to grips with it. But we have the solution! The Climate Fresk turns climate science into a game.🌳 At the end of the workshop, you will have: ✅A clearer understanding of the cause and effect of the climate science ✅A visual overview of the interconnectedness ✅Test your own knowledge and assumptions ✅PDF output of your group work and a URL you can keep coming back to for reference As each new person develops the tools they need, climate justice gets a little bit closer. So what are you waiting for!? Commit to making a change and sign up for a Climate Fresk today.🌍 https://lnkd.in/emHMJNZw Can’t make it this month? We run Climate Fresks regularly, so watch this space for updates on future workshops. 💚 #climatefresk #climatejustice #climateeducation

Here is my keynote, 'Climate Resilience Made Simple,' at the kickoff for our local library's Climate Savvy Citizens Series! Let's be savvy - and let's be unshakeable! https://lnkd.in/eEeT8vxj