Introduction

In this unit, you will learn different ways of developing climate change advocacy and strategies to engage people in climate change action. The unit focuses on three components: 1) the importance of advocacy in climate change; 2) tips for climate change advocacy and action; and 3) strategies for engaging people and communities about climate change.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to:

• understand the importance of advocacy in climate change
• explore ways and opportunities for advocacy and action about climate change adaptation, mitigation, and justice at the international, national, and local levels
• develop strategies to engage various actors in activities for climate change action

Watch

Unit 8: https://youtu.be/IMbduqIkaLg

Terminology

Climate change advocacy:  Advocacy in the fight against climate change consists of mobilising public support, driving policy changes, encouraging responsible behaviour, empowering vulnerable communities, fostering innovation, countering misinformation, and promoting international co-operation.

Policy engagement in climate change:  Ways that various actors involved in climate change and policymakers connect and explore common interests at various stages in their respective activities and policymaking processes.

Climate change education:  Helping people understand and address the impacts of the climate crisis, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes needed to act as agents of change.