Thank you, uncertainty is certainly something I struggle with, but the only way out is through- in other words, trying your best to not run away from it.
Uncertainty really is a struggle - and even though this one study indicates IU might help with pro-environmental engagement, I feel fairly certain that strengthening our ability to tolerate uncertainty will be more beneficial for our collective capacity to deal with and live in this time of climate crisis.
What a fascinating read, thank you. You mention that effective climate action should make people feel more resilient and capable. Can you expand on some specific ways that climate communications could be designed to enhance these feelings in people?
In terms of climate communication, I think that a continuous focus on collectivity, collective action and community support is important. Shifting from individual and short term action. I haven't looked into if there's any research on climate communication and resilience - but that might be a topic for a future post :)
After a personal action steps that makes a difference (e.g. planting trees) I see "mutual role modeling" as a necessary tool to stabilize the outcome and get the community support needed.
Thank you, uncertainty is certainly something I struggle with, but the only way out is through- in other words, trying your best to not run away from it.
Thank you for reading!
Uncertainty really is a struggle - and even though this one study indicates IU might help with pro-environmental engagement, I feel fairly certain that strengthening our ability to tolerate uncertainty will be more beneficial for our collective capacity to deal with and live in this time of climate crisis.
Yes, definitely. It’s something that our ancestors knew.
What a fascinating read, thank you. You mention that effective climate action should make people feel more resilient and capable. Can you expand on some specific ways that climate communications could be designed to enhance these feelings in people?
Thank you for reading!
I've written another post that expands on resilience, different types of resilience and potential backsides of resilience - you can find it here: https://climatepsyched.substack.com/p/the-dark-side-of-resilience
In terms of climate communication, I think that a continuous focus on collectivity, collective action and community support is important. Shifting from individual and short term action. I haven't looked into if there's any research on climate communication and resilience - but that might be a topic for a future post :)
After a personal action steps that makes a difference (e.g. planting trees) I see "mutual role modeling" as a necessary tool to stabilize the outcome and get the community support needed.
Thank you for reading! Yes, community support is incredibly important.