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What's the best way to solve difficult problems? This week, Florida's Governor DeSantis signed legislation that removes climate change from energy priorities and scrubs the term from state statutes and websites. 💡 While this may resonate with certain constituencies, it's crucial to remember that clear and honest communication is key to addressing the climate crisis. 🌀 Florida faces rising sea levels, extreme heat, and increasingly severe storms 👩🔬 Ignoring the problem won't make it go away—let's prioritize transparency and science-based solutions to secure a sustainable future. #ScienceBasedSolutions #ClimateCrisis #EnvironmentalLeadership

This world is changing. Our climate is changing. Media coverage needs to reflect this. 🌍 How to reshape newsrooms to cover environmental topics more effectively? 🌎 Should we prioritize local, specialized, or mainstream reporting? 🌏 Is solutions journalism the answer? Barbara Trionfi looked into possible solutions, strategies and answers to these questions. Published by International Press Institute (IPI). https://lnkd.in/dJu9wqPg #climatejournalism #environmentaljournalism #climate

Why has declaring climate emergencies mostly failed to create meaningful change? Is 2050 net zero ambitious enough? How to drive policy & systems change at scale while at the same time protecting individual rights from government overreach and authoritarianism? On January 2024 I am joining 23 other speakers to Speak our Mind on these three BIG questions. Curious? Sign up (for free), listen in and join the discussion via the link in the comments. 👇

#update The second book of the year begins in a train!! Reading Mary Robinson took me to a state of knowing nothing on climate change. It is not a flashflood or a drought. Two chapters into her book, I see how climate adaptation policies require a systematic assessment of vulnerabilities of those belonging to the marginalised sections. Lived experiences of encountering manifestations of climate change matters. Climate change and justice has now become even more intricately intertwined. #bookrecommendations #2024planning #reading #climatechange #adaptation #policy #justice #development #sustainability #environment #climatepositive

  'Vocal minorities' are small but loud sections of the public. Despite their size, they can be influential in changing the public’s opinion of climate change and relevant policies, and they're present both in pro and anti-climate policy spaces. 📢   If your NGO or cause is targeted by a vocal minority, you might be tempted to dive in and 'reply-all'. However as Sean Buchan advises, that's not always the best strategy. Read our tips in our latest piece: https://lnkd.in/egSK-z7r

#Register #webinar #October4 #PublicReligionResearchInstitute Join #PRRI to learn about a #new #survey #report, “#The #Faith #Factor #in #Climate #Change: #How #Religion #Impacts #American #Attitudes #on #Climate #and #Environmental #Policy.” With an increase in extreme weather events and some religious leaders, including Pope Francis, issuing a call to action to combat climate change, PRRI’s new survey takes a look at Americans’ attitudes on climate change and the #role #of #faith #in #shaping their #views #on #climate #policy #and #environmental #stewardship."

Climate change knows no borders, but its impact is profoundly local, affecting both rural and urban communities, and municipalities need to prepare for its impacts, writes Olympus Manthata. https://lnkd.in/gbhSTpka

Our latest research project delves deep into understanding how climate change-related hazards influence vulnerability to modern slavery. This is a call to professionals, policymakers, and activists alike to engage and collaborate on strategies for change. Dive into the insights and join us in strengthening responses. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gY7S8fMF #ClimateChange #HumanTrafficking #FreeTheSlaves #Philippines

Climate A-Z: Words beginning with the letter N (part 3) In June, we began to upload a short new video each week to YouTube. Each video defines one or more terms that we use frequently when talking about climate breakdown. This week we’ve reached the third video to feature the letter N. All the videos in this series are around a minute long so they’re just the right length to watch while you’re eating your cereal in the morning or your bag of crisps at lunch time. We’re also making available a pdf version of the complete set of terms. If you’d like a copy, send us an email to: [email protected] #environment #environmentaleducation #languagematters #climatechange

"The climate crisis is now a communication issue." - Chrissy Levett 🌍 It's time for designers and communicators to amplify the message of environmental urgency. Let's use our skills to inspire action and change. Go Check out Creative Conscience and listen to our latest episode now: https://lnkd.in/g_PHswpG #ClimateAction #DesignForChange #DesignAtlasPodcast #DesignAtlas #DesignAtlasSeason4 #DAShiftingHorizons #CreativeChangeMakers #creativeimpact #socialimpact