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Summary:
Communicators have a considerable role to play in shaping how society responds to the challenges we face and inspiring people to act. Despite growing awareness amongst the public, misinformation about climate change is still widely reported. Grounding your communications in science is one of the best ways to tackle misinformation while also ensuring that you are delivering credible and engaging content.
This half-day course, delivered by the Royal Meteorological Society, is designed to empower communicators by providing the fundamental knowledge and tools to engage audiences in climate change and advise senior leaders within your organisations.
Event Type: Classroom
Address: Virtual Classroom, Virtual Classroom
Places available: 10
Places remaining: 10
Trainer: Dr. Adam Levy
Event Overview
Event Overview
How attendees will benefit
Attendees will develop a basic understanding of the science behind climate change, what it might mean for the future and how best to communicate this to their audiences.
Who should attend
Anyone working in a communications role looking to improve their knowledge of climate change or who would like to improve their confidence in engaging audiences about climate change.
What attendees will learn
- The science behind climate change
- How our climate has changed so far
- The connection between climate and weather
- Impacts of climate change now and in the future
- Current climate policy and outcomes of COP26
- The pitfalls of climate change communication
- Trusted resources and access to experts
- Jargon associated with climate change
Materials
Attendees will receive a copy of the slides.
About the Trainer
Dr Adam Levy is a science journalist and climate change communicator. They have a PhD in atmospheric physics, and created ClimateAdam an award-winning YouTube channel that makes climate change engaging and accessible. They have also produced films and podcasts for a wide range of publications.