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Mapping pathways to public understanding of climate science
Chelsea R Canon, Douglas P Boyle1, K J Hepworth2
1University of Nevada, Reno, USA.
Public Understanding of Science (Bristol, England)
|March 28, 2022
Summary
This study maps climate communication research, revealing five interconnected knowledge communities. The findings highlight the field's collaborative nature and suggest applications for climate services.
Area of Science:
- Climate communication research
- Interdisciplinary science communication
- Environmental social sciences
Background:
- The field of climate communication has experienced explosive growth, creating a need for synthesis.
- Scholars require tools to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of climate communication studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a knowledge map of the climate communication research landscape.
- To identify distinct knowledge communities and their interconnections.
- To suggest new applications for climate communication knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Network analysis and data visualization techniques were applied.
- Metadata from 2995 climate communication publications were analyzed.
- A knowledge map was constructed to represent the research domain.
Main Results:
- The analysis revealed a dense network of connections among five distinct knowledge communities.
- The climate communication domain is characterized by tight-knit and intense collaboration.
- New avenues for applying climate communication knowledge were identified.
Conclusions:
- The developed knowledge map provides a synoptic perspective on climate communication research.
- The study demonstrates a novel visual approach for knowledge synthesis in science communication.
- Findings suggest enhanced support for climate services and co-production through communication strategies.
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