How to talk about climate change in a way that makes a difference
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Climate change is discussed endlessly, it seems, but with little signs of a consensus emerging on what are the practical actions that need to be taken. Why are people so divided on this issue? Are there any grounds for being hopeful about the future of the global conversation on climate change?
According to social researcher Rebecca Huntley, the key to progress on climate change is in the psychology of human attitudes. People will not be persuaded simply by hearing more climate science. Instead, much more attention needs to be given to the emotional dimension of communications.
Rebecca will be joining London Futurists to discuss themes from her recently published book "How to talk about climate change in a way that makes a difference", https://www.amazon.co.uk/About-Climate-Change-Makes-Difference/dp/1911632760/
This book provides a toolkit for understanding our emotional responses to climate change and how we can have meaningful conversations across dividing lines. As such, it provides a potential template for more productive discussions about other deeply contentious issues regarding future scenarios.
** Note that because the speaker is based in Sydney, Australia, this event is taking place at a different time (10am) and day of the week (Sunday) from usual **
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This webinar will be hosted on Zoom. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZmtQ3ozXSz-7P7HUi9X1Yg
It will start at 10am UK time on Sun 9th May. To find this time in other timezones, see https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20210509T090000&p1=136
The Zoom registration fee (UKP £2.50) helps cover London Futurists running costs, such as software licensing. The webinar can also be viewed, without charge, on the London Futurists YouTube channel, but without the option to participate in the live Q&A.
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As the discussion proceeds, attendees will be welcome to raise questions and vote to prioritise questions raised by others.
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Rebecca Huntley is one of Australia's most experienced social researchers and former director of The Mind and Mood Report, the longest running measure of Australia's attitudes and trends.
Rebecca holds degrees in law and film studies and a PhD in gender studies, and is a mum to three young children. It was realising she is part of "the problem older generation that caused her change of heart and to dedicate herself to researching our attitudes to climate change. She is a member of Al Gore's Climate Reality Corps, carries out social research for NGOs such as The Wilderness Society and WWF, and writes and presents for the ABC. She is the author of six books.
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Selected praise for "How to talk about climate change":
"Rebecca Huntley has given us a great gift: an essential guide to understanding ourselves and each other as we face the climate crisis. Let's take down the walls that divide us. Collectively, with compassion and courage, we can make real change happen."
-- Kylie Kwong, Australian TV presenter
"Explains whether and how we will choose to solve the climate problem. Immensely important analysis in a great read."
-- Professor Ross Garnaut, University of Melbourne
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To register for this event, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZmtQ3ozXSz-7P7HUi9X1Yg