Communicating Climate Change: Implications for Engaging ......Alarmed, Concerned, and Cautious –...
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Communicating Climate Change: Implications for Engaging Forest Owners
Chris Clarke George Mason University
Center for Climate Change Communication http://www.climatechangecommunication.org/
National Academies of Science
Washington, DC August 2013
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What We’ve Learned • Cognitive engagement – ex: knowledge of scientific consensus….
• Affective engagement – perceived risk; worry; optimism/hope….
• Behavioral engagement – behavior change; policy support…. • “We don’t see things as they are; we see things as we are” 1. Audience research, segmentation
2. Message testing
3. Trusted sources
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What We’ve Learned • Cognitive engagement – ex: knowledge of scientific consensus….
• Affective engagement – perceived risk; worry; optimism/hope….
• Behavioral engagement – behavior change; policy support…. • “We don’t see things as they are; we see things as we are 1. Audience research, segmentation
2. Message testing
3. Trusted sources
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Stressing the Scientific Consensus • Scientific consensus on climate change as key message (The Consensus Project) Question: Would it be persuasive to different segments of 6 Americas?
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Climate Change “Framing” • Frame – an “interpretive package” of information that emphasizes issue
causes and solutions
• Climate change impacts and benefits of taking action
• A public health frame Makes climate change a more proximate threat? Makes the benefits of taking action more tangible?
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• Alarmed, Concerned, and Cautious – most favorable responses to public health threats and benefits of taking action
• Disengaged, Doubtful, and Dismissive – less favorable responses to public health threats; responses to benefits of taking action still positive.
• Public health frame - help make climate change more tractable
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What We’ve Learned • Cognitive engagement – ex: knowledge of scientific consensus….
• Affective engagement – perceived risk; worry; optimism/hope….
• Behavioral engagement – behavior change; policy support…. • “We don’t see things as they are; we see things as we are 1. Audience research, segmentation
2. Message testing
3. Trusted sources
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Deepen Understanding, Explain Complexities
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Mr. Maibach goes on NPR…
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In Summary • Engaging hearts and minds – knowledge, emotions, and support (1) Audience research, segmentation – the 6 Americas protocol • http://www.climatechangecommunication.org/global-warmings-six-americas-
screening-tools
• http://www.climatechangecommunication.org/images/files/Six_Americas_Screening_Tool_Manual_July2011.pdf
(2) Messages that fit your goal(s) – behavior change vs. policy support
(3) Trusted sources – “Only Nixon can go to China”
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Chris Clarke George Mason University
Center for Climate Change Communication http://www.climatechangecommunication.org/
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