The Climate Communication Division of the Annenberg Public Policy Center is a hub for interdisciplinary, translational research on climate communication, resilience, action, and policy which focuses on topics at local scales (e.g., environmental justice initiatives in West Philadelphia), global scales (e.g., the development and evaluation of media campaigns that communicate climate science knowledge), and the neural, psychological and/or sociological mechanisms that motivate belief, attitude, and behavior change, as well as resilience and social connection. APPC’s work in this space aims to educate and co-create scholarship with others across the academy, the public, policymakers, and journalists as key contributors and beneficiaries. The Climate Communication Division’s research involves experiments, surveys, computational methods, and neuroimaging. Drawing on grants and APPC support, the division works in partnership with the other APPC divisions and institutes and affiliated centers, including including the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media, and the Communication Neuroscience Lab.
Climate Communication
APPC Hosts Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Conference at Penn
APPC hosted the annual SEJ conference April 3-7, focusing on Democracy, Disinformation, Activism… What’s Environmental Journalism’s Role?”
Experiencing Extreme Weather Predicts Support for Policies to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
Most Americans report having experienced the effects of extreme weather, according to a new survey that finds support for policies to lessen the effects of climate change.
Psychologist and Neuroscientist Emily Falk to Lead APPC’s New Climate Communication Division
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the Annenberg Public Policy Center has opened a new area of research, the Climate Communication division, led by Annenberg School for Communication vice dean Emily Falk.
Climate Change Communication Principles Issued by American Academy Group
In new reports, an American Academy of Arts & Sciences group co-chaired by APPC Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson sets out 12 principles of effective climate change communication.
Commentary: The Impacts of Non-Violent, Disruptive Climate Change Protests
Penn climate scientist Michael Mann and APPC's Shawn Patterson, Jr., draw on survey research to explore the impacts of non-violent, disruptive protests on public perceptions of climate change.
Do Most Americans Believe in Human-Caused Climate Change? It Depends on How You Ask.
In a new study, APPC researchers found that the percentage of Americans who believe in human-cause climate change depends on what is asked and how.