The planet is in melt down. Since the 1970s scientists have issued repeated warnings about global warming and of the catastrophic impacts on our planet and our survival unless we reduce carbon emissions . Yet as the scientific evidence mounts, the facts are deliberately obfuscated by political and institutional restraints and vested interests. No wonder many scientists report feelings of frustration, depression and despair.

The panel will discuss how scientists and science communicators can overcome these obstacles; how we can present the facts about the climate emergency and the array of interconnected existential threats in a way that resonates with people across all sectors of society and make a compelling case for taking action.

• 10 to 15 minutes from each presenter
• 15 to 20 minutes Q and A

What will participants gain from attending your session?

Practical ideas on how to reframe communication techniques and strategies

Session Producer/Session chair/Curator

Alison Leigh, Consultant to World Congress of Science and Factual Producers

Presenters

David Karoly, Leader Earth Systems and Climate Change, CSIRO

Alvin Stone, Media & Comms Manager, ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes

Sonya Pemberton, Film maker, Genepool productions

Lee Constable, Science Communicator and Broadcaster, Freelance

Cameron Muir, Freelance writer, editor and researcher

 

When: Monday 17^th February, 10:15am-11:30am
Where: Room G31, Learning and Teaching Building, 19 Ancora Imparo Way, Clayton
Hashtag: TBC