Climate Change Communication

Climate Change Communication

Developing evidence-based strategies to advance climate awareness, environmental behaviour change, and sustainable policy implementation.

Climate change is one of society's most pressing challenges, requiring not only scientific and technological solutions but also meaningful changes in human behaviour. Climate Change Communication studies how climate information is framed, disseminated, and received — and develops evidence-based strategies for pro-environmental behaviour change.

Our research examines how individuals, communities, and institutions perceive, interpret, and respond to climate information. We study media narratives, public campaigns, policy messaging, and community engagement processes to identify communication approaches that effectively encourage sustainable behaviours and climate-responsive action.

We investigate barriers to behaviour change — including misinformation, communication gaps, cultural perceptions, and limited access to reliable climate information. Through interdisciplinary research and evidence-based interventions, Climate Change Communication bridges the gap between climate awareness and meaningful action, supporting policymakers, practitioners, and communities in designing effective climate communication strategies.

By translating research evidence into actionable insights and practical tools, Climate Change Communication strengthens capacity for climate literacy, environmental sustainability, and community engagement in climate resilience initiatives.

Through rigorous research and strategic partnerships, Climate Change Communication advances climate action and environmental sustainability by empowering societies to make informed, behaviour-changing decisions.

Vision & Objectives

Our commitment to evidence-based climate communication

Vision

To develop innovative research-driven communication strategies that support climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and responsible public behaviour across communities.

Science

Study climate risk perception, behaviour drivers, and communication effectiveness through rigorous interdisciplinary research and evidence synthesis.

Strategy

Develop and test effective climate communication interventions, counter misinformation, and improve climate literacy across diverse populations.

Action

Support policymakers and practitioners in designing communication initiatives that promote pro-environmental behaviours and community climate engagement.

Research Methods & Activities

Media Analysis & Narrative Review

Systematic analysis of climate-related media narratives, framing patterns, and discourse trends across traditional and digital platforms.

Perception & Behaviour Research

Qualitative and quantitative studies examining climate risk perception, behavioural intentions, and factors influencing pro-environmental action.

Intervention Development & Testing

Design and rigorous evaluation of climate communication campaigns and messaging strategies through pilot and experimental studies.

Systematic Reviews & Evidence Synthesis

Comprehensive reviews of climate communication effectiveness, misinformation countermeasures, and best practices for behaviour change.

Lab Leadership

Krishna Kharwar

Krishna Kharwar

Lead Investigator – Climate Change Communication

Krishna Kharwar is a researcher specialising in climate communication, environmental behaviour change, and sustainable policy messaging. His work translates climate science communication research into actionable strategies that strengthen public engagement and climate resilience across communities.

Team Members

Krishna Kharwar

Krishna Kharwar

Lead & Researcher

Climate Communication Specialist

Research Affiliations

Indo-Pacific Study Center (IPSC)

Research Member

Government & Policy Bodies

Research Collaboration

Collaborate on Climate Communication Research

Interested in partnership, research collaboration, or implementing evidence-based climate communication?