Learn about Climate Change: Communicate the Science
Elkford Ski Hill closed due to lack of snow. February 4, 2009. Photo credit: Kevin Shepit
CBT's Communities Adapting to Climate Change Initiative does not attempt to convince or teach people that climate change is real. Given the widespread scientific agreement on a changing climate, the initiative seeks to identify the potential impacts of climate change and what adaptation could look like at a local level.
Video: Climate Change Science 101 for the Columbia Basin
5 minute YouTube Animation Video, 2010: Climate Change Science 101 for the Columbia Basin. This short video was produced to communicate some of the science and language around climate change adaptation. This video was used for the getting started workshops in Learning Network Communities and is an excellent resource to help communicate the science of climate change.
Climate Change 101 Workshops
Kimberley provided a "Climate Change 101" workshop to local residents because their project was heavily based on community support and involvement (see Investigate Potential Impacts). Elkford's process was led by a team of consultants who did the majority of the research and work, so educating the whole community at all stages of the adaptation process was not viewed as essential to them. It is up to the local coordinator or consultant in your community, along with the local steering committee, to determine what tools and information your community will need.
Helpful links to documents about scientific concensus can be found on CBT's website, Scientific Consensus on Climate Change.
Other helpful Links:
- Tips for Community Engagement and How to Deal with Climate Sceptics
- Tips to Communicate the Science
- Community Engagement Examples from Kimberley and Elkford
- Useful Powerpoint Presentations to Communicate the Science