Change the climate – change the dialogue symposium
25 October 2024
The acceptance and adoption of new geo-technological advances for cleaner energy production and the mitigation of increased risk from climate extremes, relies on effective engagement, communication and relationship building between diverse stakeholders. Mass media communication also plays a strong role in shaping public perception and opinion, steering policy decision making.
This one-day, hybrid international symposium at the University of Twente aims to build new cross-sector and cross-discipline relationships, bringing together media professionals, scientists, communication specialists, engineers, social scientists, students, policy makers, artists, industry, community groups and citizen scientists.
Through knowledge sharing and ideas on effective communication and engagement strategies and practices we will explore holistic geo-techno-social approaches for climate solutions.
The program will consist of plenary talks, mini workshops and panel discussions.
- Date: 25 October 2024
- Time: 10.00 – 16:30 hours (coffee from 09.30)
- In person: University of Twente, Langezijds, Room 2405
- Online: link provided after registration
WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US! REGISTER HERE until 18 October 2024
Registration is open until 18 October. In person capacity is limited and so please register early.
Organising Team:
Dr. Heather Handley, Associate Professor Volcanic Hazards and Geoscience Communication, Department of Applied Earth Sciences, ITC.
Dr. Anne M. Dijkstra, Associate Professor in Science Communication, Communication Science Department, BMS.
Dr. Janneke Ettema, Assistant Professor in Climate Science and Natural hazards, Comenius Senior Fellow, Department of Applied Earth Sciences, ITC.
Prof. Iain Stewart, El Hassan Research Chair in Sustainability, Royal Scientific Society in Jordan; UNESCO Chair in Geoscience and Society.
The symposium is funded by a University of Twente Climate Centre Consolidator Grant