Media coverage is nearly 2x as likely to take a fear-driven approach than to highlight positive examples of climate action. ⤵️ With COP28 starting in just over a week, we worked with Mark J. at Reputation Works on a report showing the critical role of the media in educating on climate change. The Simply Thought team analysed more than 2,300 articles from 45 outlets in 11 countries, finding that (among other things): 📈 Less than 7% of coverage provides real-world examples of what can be done to reduce pollution while creating a sense of fear runs through nearly 12% of articles. 📈 Media coverage of national and local government’s climate action is the single biggest topic of media coverage, making up nearly two-thirds of all articles analysed. 📈 Nearly two-thirds of media coverage praises what businesses are doing, with less than 1 in 10 articles criticising their actions. Check out the report with more insights and takeaways on telling better climate change stories here or download it in full using the link in the comments. What are your thoughts? Any findings that surprised you or takeaways you don't agree with? Let us know! ⤵️
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Untangling the Web: Why a Systems Approach is Key to Climate Action Success in 2024. For decades, climate action has been tangled in silos, compartmentalized into mitigation, adaptation, and a myriad of other approaches. While each piece holds value, 2024 demands a bold shift: a systems approach that recognizes the intricate web of connections that bind climate change to society, economics, and our very identities. Imagine a spider web, each strand representing a facet of climate change. The Paris Agreement's mitigation efforts articulated in article 5 and 6 are the central thread, aiming to reduce greenhouse gases. On the other hand, article 7 on Adaptation aspect, like strengthening resilience against floods, weaves around it. But the web extends far beyond. Food systems that encompass different elements, intertwined with emissions and land use, form a crucial strand, while social identities and cultural values color the fabric of our response. Ignoring these connections is akin to tugging at one strand without considering the whole web. We have seen this play out in polarized climate debates from the inception of the climate conferences including the recent COP 28, where values clash and solutions seem elusive. To break free, we need a new frame, one informed by social representation and identity process theories. These theories reveal how we construct and share knowledge about climate change, shaped by our backgrounds, beliefs, and sense of belonging. Anthony Leiserowitz ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions Climate Policy Initiative African Union World Food Programme UNFCCC UN FAO AGRA
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