Educating and Communicating about Climate Change: Challenges & Possibilities

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2009
Country:
Morocco and Canada
Document Type:
Book Chapter
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Pruneau, D., Khattabi, A., Langis, J. and Vautour, C.

Abstract

This article summarizes the research that has dealt with people's ideas concerning climate change. Next, it tackles the cognitive, social, psychological, and behavioral challenges that may restrict awareness, education efforts regarding climate change. Finally, it reports sorne prornising avenues that were used at the Universit茅 de Moncton (Canada) and the 脡cole Nationale Foresti猫re d'Ing茅nieurs (ENFI, Morocco) to improve students' and citizens' knowledge and to involve them in successful rnitigation and adaptation actions.

Citation

W. Leal Filho (Ed.), Sustainability at Universities. Opportunities, challenges and trends, 257-272. ISBN 978-3-631-59690-6

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