Getting Through on Global Warming - How to Rewire Climate Change Communication

Date: 
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 16:00 to 17:30

Why do most of us recognize that climate change is real, yet few take action? Why do some not recognize it as real? By exploring the roadblocks to effective climate change communication, this diverse panel of faculty and media experts will unpack why our brains are wired to ignore a monumental threat to society. And they will ask, can we recast the problem? What is the role of science in the communication challenge? How and why has this particular issue changed the public's perception of scientists? Drawing on the MIT community's input to the Climate Conversation Idea Bank and through live Q&A, the panel will identify and examine communication strategies that MIT and others can employ to shift the global climate debate and to inspire action.

Confirmed participants are moderator John Durant (MIT), and panelists Kerry Emanuel (MIT), Susan Hassol (Climate Communication), Judy Layzer (MIT), Thomas Levenson (MIT), Chris Mooney (Washington Post) and Drazen Prelec (MIT). Reception to follow.

This event is part of the MIT Conversation on Climate Change which seeks to engage the MIT community on the role and innovation potential for the Institute to address climate change. To learn more about the conversation and upcoming events, and to submit your ideas to the Climate Conversation Idea Bank, visit http://climatechange.mit.edu.

Location: E51-115

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Elly Rostoum

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