Climate change communications: Case studies

ACT emphasise the importance of having trusted people, including local councillors, for residents to speak to.

Recognising the council cannot do it alone, the communications team is amplifying its reach through committed and enthusiastic partners.

BCC was the first council to declare a Climate Emergency in 2018, and in their approach to comms and engagement, evaluation is key.

After hosting the first ever citizens’ jury at town council level, KTC focused on understanding what residents thought it should do and ensuring commitments from local partners.

OCC is using the evidence-based recommendations from its 2019 Citizens’ Assembly to steer their approach to climate change.

SCC focused on demonstrating its commitment and starting a conversation with residents on how to achieve its ambitious goals.

WFC recommends ‘using insight to create the content that you know your residents will engage with.’

Climate change issues have long been important for central government and local authorities but recently, they have moved to the forefront of national and international politics.