Communicating Climate Data: Enabling Informed Decision-Making

Recording

Overview

Anecdotal impacts of intense flooding, extreme heat, bomb cyclones, and prolonged droughts coupled with scientific studies of climate risk are well-known. While business leaders, insurers, investors, government officials, and researchers have access to sophisticated models predicting climate risks, access to how people process, act on, and engage with climate-related information is lesser known. Insights into how people respond to data in the face of their lived experience is crucial for decision-makers. 

Our expert panel discussed best practices for communicating and assessing data about climate risks, describing which strategies lead to engagement and evidence-informed solutions. The panel also explored practical applications of this integrated approach, from policy development to public-facing engagement, showing how a data perspective can drive effective climate decision-making.

Speakers

• Anna Robertson, Co-Founder & Head of Content & Partnerships, The Cool Down
• Ashley Nelle-Davis, Chief of Staff, Data Foundation
• Ed Maibach, Ph.D., Director, George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication
• Kristin Murphy, Senior Director, Climate Resilience, ForsMarsh
• Sonia Wang, Senior Advisor, Data Foundation