This initial briefing paper summarises research and expertise on public communication of drought risks in a changing climate. We explore the difficulties involved in building understanding and engagement with the sometimes complex issues surrounding climate change and drought in the UK. The report outlines how communicators can best respond to these challenges. These lessons are intended to support delivery of...
There is a long history of academic interest in how individuals and communities in the UK have responded to floods and other extreme weather events. And there have been some practical responses to the challenges communities in flood-affected areas face (from the emergency plans of regional councils, to the resources of organisations like the Environment Agency). But in a changing...
It’s time to start a new conversation on climate. It’s no longer a special interest of the environmental groups – it’s becoming a personally relevant public interest for all of us. The long-predicted realities of climate change are upon us now. We need to address the causes and consequences of unprecedented increases in droughts, floods, wildfires, extreme weather and related...
The purpose of this communications guidebook is to help local governments communicate about weather and climate extremes in the context of climate change. This guidebook will help mainstream climate preparedness into local government planning processes, and/ or build support for any existing climate preparedness efforts that have been already undertaken by local governments.
