These pages bring together a selection of existing resources for communicating biodiversity and other science-related topics to a variety of audiences. The list is not exhaustive.
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ICOM - The International Council of Museums
ICOM is a network of museums. It has a Natural History (NATHIST) group bringing together its members who specialise in natural history and related topics. ALTER-Net and ICOM are exploring the potential for joint working, and possibilities exist for collaboration between individual organisations.
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The Biodiversity Project: Communication resources
The US-based Biodiversity Project connects people with causes that protect and restore the rich diversity of life on earth. Since 1995, the Biodiversity Project has prided itself on producing high quality and useful resources. It is the organiser's hope that this work can be used to help nonprofit groups, agencies, and communities effectively communicate their messages and achieve their goals.
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Breakthrough Strategies for Engaging the Public: Emerging Trends in Communications and Social Science
This working draft white paper provides an introduction to some emerging trends in the fields of communications and social science that could benefit public education, engagement, and awareness campaign planners.
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Citizen science (definition and examples)
This Wikipedia entry describes the term 'citizen science', defined as '... scientific work in which individual volunteers or networks of volunteers, many of whom may have no specific scientific training, perform or manage research-related tasks such as observation, measurement or computation.'
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Communicating Climate Change: Discourses, Mediations and Perceptions (ed. Anabela Carvalho)
This e-book examines three main aspects of the communication of climate change: the discourses of a variety of social actors on climate change, from scientists to religious leaders; the reconstruction of those discourses in the media and the multiple depictions of the issue in the press, television and the Internet; and citizens’ perceptions, understandings and attitudes in relation to climate change. Published by Centro de Estudos de Comunicação e Sociedade (CECS), Universidade do Minho. ISBN: 978-989-95500-3-2
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Connecting Science
Connecting Science is a social network for scientists and science students who want to inspire non-specialists about their work. It was initiated in the UK, but is open to anyone. Connecting Science offers'like-minded people who can offer moral support and exchange ideas and experiences of all kinds of outreach. It’s a place to find resources and information about funding, outreach opportunities and training. There are regular updates on science communication news, the chance to debate and ask questions and tell people about your events.'
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COPUS
COPUS is a grassroots effort based in the US linking universities, scientific societies, science centers and museums, advocacy groups, media, educators, businesses, and industry in a peer network having as its goal a greater public understanding of the nature of science and its value to society. COPUS has a group in the LinkedIn professional networking site.
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Ecconect: Papers
A selection of papers from Ecconect, an Australian organisation delivering creative science and environment communication
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Entangled in the web of life: biodiversity and the media (Shanahan, M. 2008)
A short article published by the International Institute for Environment and Development. 'Biodiversity ... is disappearing faster than at any time since the demise of the dinosaurs. The implications are profound, for humanity and for our efforts to tackle poverty and climate change. Yet the media has under-reported this urgent environmental challenge, partly because researchers and policymakers have failed to communicate the issues in a way that is relevant to most people. This briefing explains why biodiversity loss will be an increasingly important story in the coming years. It suggests ways for journalists to improve their reporting and make it mean more to their audiences.'
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IIED has also produced a range of other publications on biodiversity-related issues:
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Good practice guidelines for dialogue events: doing it better
The Small Talk project, which took place in the UK, aimed to explore the aspirations and concerns of scientists and the public about nanotechnologies, as well as sharing these views with policymakers. The project engaged people in dialogue about nano-technologies. The project team ran dialogue events with members of the public, and evaluated them. The lessons learned are applicable to other dialogue events, and can be found here
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Intute-Psci-com>Science communication: Resources for science communication
A wide range of online resources evaluated by experts. UK-based, and with a UK-focus, but lists many resources relevant to people outside the UK, including, for example, science communication courses in many countries.
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IUCN - The World Conservation Union
Several web pages, including lists of ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ for communication activities:
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SciDev - Science and Development Network - Science communication resources
SciDev provides news, views and information about science, technology and the developing world. It's website features a section on science communication covering topics such as influencing policy-makers, promoting science and science journalism. There are also links to a range of other online resources.
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