Credit: Youth4Capacity

Background: 

Want to make your own climate content but don’t know where to start? This session is for you! 

Qiyun Woo, Science Communicator and Founder of The Weird and Wild, will take you on an exciting journey into the world of climate content creation, sharing her insights and experiences from the field. Participants will leave the session with the tools and practical knowledge to start creating impactful climate action content. 

The Weird and Wild is a content platform that helps people make sense of complex climate issues through creative visual storytelling. With over 22 thousand followers on Instagram, the platform is at the forefront of digital climate communication.  

Objectives

Art makes a movement irresistible. This 1-hour content workshop aims to introduce participants to the nuances of the intersections of science, art and media. It also aims to equip activists or aspiring content creators with the tools and reflections as they embark on their content creation journey. 

This session will begin with a 15-20 minute workshop by Qiyun from The Weird and Wild, followed by an open discussion session for participants to ask questions and also bounce ideas and concerns around content creation.  

Participants will leave with actionable ways to start creating and continue producing climate content for the planet. 

Structure: 

This content creation workshop will center on climate science and is planned for 60 minutes, including a Q&A session.  

For the first 20 minutes, it will cover: 

• My story and how The Weird and Wild began 
• What tools you need to get started 
• Creating content, navigating collaborations and growth 

For the next 20 minutes, it will be an open Q&A session, where Qiyun will provide discussion prompts for participants to type in the comment box or speak up.