Communication for Climate Change 2.0, Washington, DC, April 15th

April 15, 2015 at the World Bank Headquarters hosted by Connect4Climate, World Bank Group and the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED) at the Earth Institute, Columbia University.

We are bringing together a unique, multi-disciplinary group of scholars and multi-sector leaders who are experts in communicating climate change to a broad audience.

Program Topics

• Knowledge Sharing and Engagement Methods
• Knowledge Management and Communication
• Measuring Impact

Goals

Creation of a diverse international committee to advance research & best practices for climate change communication.

Conference Format

Inspirational case studies amplifying the three defined topics will be followed by a roundtable discussion, led by Prof. Elke Weber of Columbia University, which will allow all participants to share insights, engage in discussion, and receive targeted feedback. Dr. Adam Bumpus, University of Melbourne, will co-facilitate the conference.

Rachel Kyte, Vice President and Special Envoy for Climate Change, World Bank Group, will provide opening remarks.

The event is by invitation only, follow online: twitter.com/Connect4Climate

Connect4Climate :  Launched by the World Bank and the Italian Ministry of Environment, Connect4Climate is a global community to take on climate change, promote solutions, and empower action.  The Connect4Climate community connects over 200 partners around the world including civil society, media networks, international organizations, academic institutions, youth groups and the private sector.