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This practical guide is for people who speak publicly about climate, energy and global change – including politicians, senior officials, commentators and trusted public voices.
This messaging advice is based on the most up-to-date research on:
This is a core government responsibility – like energy, balancing the budget or education – not a debate.
Connect with people’s personal experience, and what they care about (i.e. A disaster they’ve lived through, or rising power prices, or rising insurance costs).
Be explicit: Climate pollution from coal, oil and gas is pushing up costs and driving risk – to power prices, stability and households.
Australians broadly support our shift to renewable energy, but want to understand how this will be managed. So be clear on what the outcome/goal is. For example: we are rolling out clean renewable energy and storage so we can phase out polluting and unreliable coal-fired power stations.
If you wouldn’t say it to a friend then find a clearer way to say it.
We’ve created this conversation guide to equip you with the facts to confidently explain what’s really driving high power prices, and how renewable energy is a key solution.
Knowing how to speak up against myths is one of the most powerful things we can do to encourage climate action. Find out how to respond to disinformation calmly and effectively.
To protect the people and places we love, it’s critical that we tackle this disinformation, and build wide support for strong climate policies.
We’ve put together resources on how to have a conversation about the climate, from solutions to extreme weather and bushfires. Have a read – and then get talking!
We’ve produced a handy conversation guide to arm you with the facts when chatting about climate change this summer.
Communication guides and social media graphics to help you accurately explain the link between extreme weather events and climate change.
This practical guide gives you the tips you need to communicate the latest climate science and solutions in a way that engages more people.
Climate action can create good jobs now and bring benefits for working people, our economy, and the environment. This guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you have effective conversations with the people around you.
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