Engaging the Public with Climate Change: Behaviour Change and Communication - Hardcover

Whitmarsh, Lorraine; Lorenzoni, Irene; O'Neill, Saffron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844079287 ISBN 13: 9781844079285

Publisher: Routledge, 2010

Synopsis

Despite increasing public awareness of climate change, our behaviours relating to consumption and energy use remain largely unchanged. This book answers the urgent call for effective engagement methods to foster sustainable lifestyles, community action, and social change. Written by practitioners and academics, the chapters combine theoretical perspectives with case studies and practical guidance, examining what works and what doesn't, and providing transferable lessons for future engagement approaches. Showcasing innovative thought and approaches from around the world, this book is essential reading for anyone working to foster real and lasting behavioural and social change.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Lorraine Whitmarsh is a Lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Cardiff, UK.

Dr. Saffron O'Neill is a Research Fellow in Climate Adaptation at the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Dr. Irene Lorenzoni is a Lecturer in Environmental Politics and Governance at the University of East Anglia, UK.

All three editors are affiliated to the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, UK.

Review:

'How do we break out of the hardened habits of mind and practice which prevent us from addressing climate change - and do so soon? This book is an important contribution to help answer this question. It offers many and encouraging, but no quick and easy answers to help create effective ways of engaging people while we still have hope of steering our journey in a desirable direction.' Susanne Moser, Independent Scholar, Susanne Moser Research & Consulting 'This book is not just an excellent synthesis of the latest research - it contains, at all levels, a very welcome exchange of experience between the leading academics, communications specialists and community practitioners. I cannot think of anyone involved in public engagement who would not benefit from reading it.' George Marshall, Founder, Climate Outreach and Information Network 'This book successfully addresses many of the complex cultural and behavioural issues tied up with responding to climate change. It provides practical guides to motivating public engagement, as well as discussing many of the barriers. It is a 'must read' for everyone, from climate scientists to policy advisers.' Professor David Karoly, University of Melbourne, Australia 'By offering a powerful combination of theoretical and practical case studies, Engaging the Public with Climate Change helps professionals and students alike to recognise climate change communication which empowers behaviour change rather than preaches it.' Mike Hulme, Professor of Climate Change, University of East Anglia

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1844079287
• ISBN 13: 9781844079285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 294