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.
Our Recent Publication
Peer-reviewed work from the Lab on how communication interventions shape climate awareness and action.
Films as a Tool for Climate Education: A Quasi-Experimental Intervention amongst Middle School Children from the Indian Himalayan Region
This study investigates the role films may play in raising awareness and motivation to act on climate change mitigation. Conducted among middle school children in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh (n = 135), participants were grouped by their level of lived exposure to climate vulnerabilities and shown a short educational film. Knowledge improved significantly from pre- to post-test across all items, with consistently larger gains among students in the high-exposure group.
Research Methods & Activities
Our methodological toolkit bridges quantitative analysis, media framing, and participatory community research.
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
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
Lead & Researcher
Climate Communication Specialist
Research Affiliations
Indo-Pacific Study Center (IPSC)
Government & Policy Bodies
Collaborate on Climate Communication Research
Interested in partnership, research collaboration, or implementing evidence-based climate communication?