Communicating Environmental Issues - Day 1 (free)

The interdisciplinary nature of science communication and its collaborations with fields such as journalism, education, policy-making, and advocacy makes it the perfect tool to push back against Environmental Issues with.

It is our responsibility as science communicators to raise awareness about urgent environmental issues and encourage dialogue about our climate. Through this course, you will learn how to implement the principles and tools of science communication in the context of sustainability.

Join us as we analyse case studies of science communication initiatives that have successfully influenced public opinion, policy development, and behavioural change towards environmental action.

Here’s the course outline:

📋Day 1: The Intersection of Science, Communication, and Sustainability

Why is science communication the perfect tool to talk about the environmental issues that we face today? Case Study of the Day: The Story of Stuff

📋Day 2: Engaging with a Diverse Demographic

How can you reach people in remote corners of India and convey the importance and urgency of sustainability to them? Case Study of the Day: Mobile Science Exhibition

📋Day 3: Importance of Visualizing Environmental Data

Environmental research involves a lot of data, tables, and charts. We shall examine why visualizing that data is one of the most powerful ways to reach your audience. Case Study of the Day: Ed Hawkins’ Visualisations of Global Warming

📋Day 4: Experiential Approach

Science communicators widely use digital and traditional mediums of communication on a daily basis. On this day, we will take a look at how experiential approaches to communicating environmental issues can be impactful. Case Study of the Day: ANALA OUTDOORS

📋Day 5: Environmental Advocacy and Engaging Policymakers

Policymakers can have a huge impact on the environment because of the positions of power they are in. We will discuss different ways to convey this movement’s urgency to them effectively. Case Study of the Day: Centre for Science and Environment

📋Day 6: Evaluation and Impact Assessment

Every undertaking requires regular evaluations and analysis to improve how they function, and campaigns that are intended to improve the conditions of our environment are no different. Case Study of the Day: Earth Hour

By the end of this course, you will have gained the ability to communicate important environmental concerns to your audience effectively. You will also have familiarized yourself with successful strategies adopted by science communicators across the globe that showcase different aspects of this crucial task.

Sci Comm Job Board

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Position Name: Science Communications Officer

Organisation: Worldwide Cancer Research

Nature of work: Full-time role

Location: Edinburg, Scotland

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2.

Position Name: Graduate Technical Writer

Organisation: Worley

Nature of work: Full-time role

Location: India

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3.

Position Name: Communications Officer

Organisation: University of Oxford

Nature of work: Full-time role

Location: UK

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4.

Position Name: Scientific Development and Communication Officer

Organisation: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Nature of work: Full-time role

Location: Bangalore, India

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5.

Position Name: Guest Residencies for Journalists

Organisation: The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science

Nature of work: Fellowship

Location: Berlin, Germany

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