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Public Awareness
Article 6(a) (i) of the Convention suggests the promotion at
the national level and in accordance with the respective national capacities
of "the development and implementation of educational and public awareness programmes
on climate change and its effects." The "development and exchange of educational
and public awareness material on climate change change and its effects" are encouraged
in Article 6(b)(i) through cooperation in and promotion at the international level
and where appropriate using existing bodies.
Public awareness refers to the impact of activities to educate the public about
issues. Communicaitons planning is a process to facilitate the goal of educating
and informing the public about an issue. Communication happens when the
message sent is received, understood and acted upon by an intended audience.
The following selections have been brought together in the interest of facilitating
the development of public awareness programmes on climate change and its affects
at the national level. The linkages provided in the "training resources"
option were selected as they provide an understanding of the tools required to
put together a communications plan while the "information products" option
directs users to actual products used in "climate change" public awareness campaigns.
The selections under the "links" option are multi-purpose but relate to public
awareness and climate change themes. The selections provided are not exhaustive
and your inputs are welcome.
A "case studies and approaches" option was not provided for lack of available
material. However, should you wish to share your experience as a case study
or as an approach to public awareness for addressing climate change again we welcome
your input. Please contact: Lisa Moreau: (lmoreau@unfccc.int)
Training Resources (Modules/Guides/Manuals)
Information Products from Existing Information Campaigns
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