Palgrave Studies in Media and Environmental Communication: Influencing Climate Policy at the United Nations

Terry, Mark

This book examines the methods and approaches currently being taken by the global community of youth in influencing environmental policymakers of the United Nations. It is divided into two sections: The Groundswell Approach, exploring the use of social media and mass gatherings aimed at raising public awareness of the issue of climate change; and The Direct Approach, a participatory methodology that encourages collaboration directly with the policymaker and youth in the discussions and creation of progressive climate policy for the world. The book also delivers a detailed analysis of the United Nations’ only database of youth-produced documentary films related to climate change research, impacts, and proposed solutions: the Youth Climate Report, arguing that film is a powerful and effective communications tool for the policymaker. The book proposes two frameworks and explores their in-field applications for successful youth climate activism.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2024-01-03

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031143007

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-14298-7

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 219