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The document outlines five key strategies for communicating climate science: managing audience expectations about the scientific process, framing uncertainty as risk, focusing on established facts, emphasizing scientific consensus, and using visual storytelling.

The document emphasizes that trust in both the messenger and the message determines how the public engages with scientific evidence and its policy implications. It notes that while trust in scientists is generally high in Europe, it varies by political ideology; specifically, politically conservative groups are more skeptical of 'impact scientists' (such as climate scientists) compared to 'production scientists' like engineers or chemists.

The document discusses the complexities of climate change communication, noting the blurred line between science and advocacy. It presents four potential roles for scientists—pure scientist, science arbiter, issue advocate, and honest broker—to help them determine how to communicate their research findings to the public and policymakers.

The document describes a one-day event held in June 2017 to evaluate the legacy of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) Climate Justice programme. This programme, which operated from 2009 until its closure, sought to integrate justice into UK climate policy decision-making. The report serves as a summary of the workshop's discussions regarding the requirements for delivering climate justice and the vision for a climate-just 2030.

The document introduces a set of 10 principles for communicating drought risks in a changing climate, developed as part of the DRY (Drought Risk and You) research project. This project investigates how the integration of science and storytelling can produce new decision-making tools for managing drought risks, noting that climate change may lead to the simultaneous occurrence of droughts and floods.

The 'Climate Visuals' report presents seven core principles for communicating climate change visually, derived from a combination of structured discussion groups in London and Berlin and an international online survey of 3,014 participants from the UK, Germany, and the US.

The author acknowledges the Paris agreement's goal to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees and achieve 'net zero' emissions by the end of the century as a landmark diplomatic achievement. However, the text highlights critical gaps, noting that the final agreement contains no mentions of fossil fuels or specific plans to curtail their production. To bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality, the author advocates for a comprehensive public engagement strategy based on people's values and lived experiences rather than scientific data alone.

The document addresses the challenge of communicating climate change during the aftermath of Storm Desmond in the UK. It argues that while immediate human tragedy takes priority, it is scientifically appropriate and necessary to link extreme rainfall to climate change to avoid 'starting from scratch' after every disaster. Based on a workshop with experts from Cardiff University and the ESRC, the text suggests that 'trusted peers' are the most effective messengers for affected communities and emphasizes the need to invest in 'social infrastructure' and climate literacy before disasters occur to build long-term resilience.

The document outlines a research process to create trial narratives and framing language for a global multifaith climate campaign. This was achieved by analyzing interfaith statements, interviewing experts, and conducting narrative workshops and online surveys across Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim communities.

The document is a practical guide designed to help campaigners and lobbyists communicate with centre-right MEPs. It is based on 2014 research and analysis of language used by these politicians, though the author notes that the proposed narratives have not been formally evaluated or tested.

The report argues that the IPCC's current approach of providing robust scientific assessments is insufficient to create political change, as facts alone do not convince the public. It recommends that the IPCC integrate human stories that illustrate climate impacts and provide public insight into the personal motivations and experiences of its authors and key figures.

Climate Outreach utilized narrative workshops to refine the Climate Coalition's campaign messaging, ensuring it appeals to a diverse range of the British public, including those with conservative values, rather than just the concerned minority.

The document outlines a framework for promoting sustainable behaviour by moving beyond the sale of ethical behaviours as products. It emphasizes the importance of identity, values, social signals, and habit formation to create lasting behavioral change in households, workplaces, and commuting contexts.