The national network for ocean and climate change interpretation is working with the marine mammal center, knology, and the frameworks institute to build national capacity for evidence-based climate…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a $100,000 cooperative agreement to The Marine Mammal Center under the NOAA Mission-Related Education Awards program to build national capacity for evidence-based climate communication. The Marine Mammal Center will work with the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation, Knology, and the Frameworks Institute to develop innovative training programs and a community of practice engaging educators, scientists, community activists, and communities of color. The goal is to increase both knowledge of climate change and willingness to engage in climate action by advancing public communication tools that employ climate science and research. The Network's community of practice offers resources and support to help communicators discuss climate change in accessible, culturally-relevant ways and motivate action. This award will facilitate educational activities aligned with NOAA's mission through September 2023.

The national network for ocean and climate change interpretation is working with the marine mammal center, knology, and the frameworks institute to build national capacity for evidence-based climate communication through innovative training programs and a community of practice that engages educators, scientists, community activists, and communities of color. Nearly two-thirds of americans talk about climate change only occasionally or not at all, resulting in a lack of action to address one of the most critical issues of our time. The national network for ocean and climate change interpretation has worked for more than a decade to advance the science and practice of effective public communication around climate change by developing, evaluating and deploying communications tools that employ both cutting-edge climate science and communication research to increase both knowledge of climate change and a willingness to engage in climate action. The network's community of practice offers RES