Research-Based Climate Change Public Education Programs

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Author(s): Mary Beth Hartman (Florida Atlantic University, USA)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 11
Source title: Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Viktor Wang (Florida Atlantic University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6046-5.ch083

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference

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Abstract

Despite widespread natural disasters being linked to a warming planet, Americans continue to be a nation divided on climate change-related issues. This division and resulting disengagement stand between the implementation of new and effective policies. There is a critical need to move beyond the gridlocked debate on global warming to a place where decision makers can begin to develop effective strategies to make our communities and future more resilient. An informed and engaged public is necessary to implement change. Utilizing the research behind science communication, opinion leadership, and issue framing, effective public education programs and campaigns can be developed to build public understanding and engagement. This is explored in this chapter.

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