TALKING CLIMATE CHANGE WITH THE PUBLIC

Youth on Climate Change: A Guide to Being Heard, Engaging the Public and Telling Our Story

The COP Messaging Guide was first created by a team of international youth as a user-friendly tool for youth participants at the November 2005 UN Conference on Climate Change. Co-facilitated by Citizens for Global Solutions and SustainUS, the youth team identified two main themes, some sample talking points, and some important communications tips for young people communicating on climate change. Based on the experience of youth activists and the suggestions outlined in U.S. in the World: Talking Global Issues with Americans, the COP Messaging Guide became the basis for an ambitious youth communications strategy at the Conference that included a number of press conferences, public events, blog entries, and news articles.

Though the Guide was originally designed for youth, anyone working to promote farsighted and responsible climate policy – young or old – will find it exceptionally useful.

+ CLICK HERE to view the messaging guide. (PDF)

Updated January 20, 2006