Joined in the Climate Communication Symposium: Communicating Climate Awareness and Action 🌱a groundbreaking event hosted by United States International University - Africa School of Communications and Media Studies. Presided by Prof. Robi Koki Ochieng and Dr. Caroline Kiarie 👏👏👏 The key message being, "Together, we can empower change, unite voices to inspire awareness and action on effective climate communication and create a sustainable world." Jane Nungari Gichuho Wanjiku DK Natalie S. Sherie Gakii Abigael Kima Hilmelda Tenkeu #ClimateCommunicationSymposium #EmpowerChange #SustainableFuture #ClimateActionNow #Communication #ClimateChange 🌎🌱

1. CLIMATEACTION
SpeakUporMeltDown

2. Act Now forClimate!
Inaction has dire consequences.
1. sea level rise.
2. severe climate occurrences
3. Shortage of food and water affects millions globally.

Act now, before it's too late:
1. cutting carbon emissions
2. backing green power sources.
3. Pushing for policy reforms.
Let's preserve our planet for future generations.

3. The Science ofClimate Change

Climate change is a complex phenomenon that involves:
1. changes in temperature,
2. precipitation, and
3. sea level rise.
The primary cause of climate change is the increase in
atmospheric greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide,
methane, and nitrous oxide, which trap heat from the
sun and warm the Earth's surface.


4. The Role ofCommunication in
ClimateAction

Effective communication is crucial in:
1. promoting climate action and
2. awareness.

PRESENTATION OVER PROVISION!
Examples………



5. Creativity:
Powerful storytelling can be a game-changer in:
promoting awareness and
inspiring action.

Examples:
Documentaries like An Inconvenient Truth to
Novels like The Water Will Come,
Individuals like Isaac Green Kalua, Dorcas Wanjiku,
Cécile Ndjebet, Vanessa Nakate, Bright Toh,
Elizabeth Wathuti, Portia Adu-Mensah and Greta
Thunberg

Stories shape our understanding of the issue and
motivate us to act.
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6. EngageYourAudience
1. Make it Personal!
2. Make it Practical!
3. Focus on solutions rather than problems!

7. CALLTOACTION

Lower your carbon footprint by using public
transport, cycling, or walking instead of
driving solo.
Try carpooling or telecommuting if you can.
Choose local farmer's markets, reduce food
waste, and select products with less
packaging for a sustainable lifestyle.
Reduce meat or switch to plant-based diet?

8. Create,Engage,Act.