The Young Tassie Climate Change-Makers Research Project is an incredible opportunity for young Tasmanians aged 12–16 to have their voices heard and shape the future of climate change education in Tasmania.

This research project, led by the University of Tasmania, is focused on empowering young people to reflect on their experiences with climate education, collaborate with key decision-makers, and co-create actionable recommendations for improvement.

What will I do?

• Attend a 6-hour session in your region to share ideas and experiences and learn skills for communication. Workshops are scheduled for:
  • Hobart – Sun 4 May
  • Launceston – Sun 11 May 
  • St Helens – Sun 18 May 
  • Burnie – Sun 25 May
• After the workshops, you will work directly with decision-makers to create change in a 2.5-hour online session.
• You will receive a $100 gift card as a thank-you for their time.
• Sign up here: Climate Change-Makers Sign Up Form

Curious Climate and Curious Climate Schools are not just engagement projects - they're also important research helping us to understand best practice for science communication.

We've recently published several journal articles, as well as some pieces in The Conversation. And there are more articles on Curious Climate Schools currently in peer review, so watch this space!

Kelly, R., J. Nettlefold, D. Mossop, S. Bettiol, S. Corney, C. Cullen-Knox, A. Fleming et al. 2020. Let’s talk about climate change: Developing effective conversations between scientists and communities. One Earth 3(4): 415-419.

Murunga, M., G. T. Pecl, E. M. Ogier, P. Leith, C. Macleod, R. Kelly, S. Corney, I. E. Van Putten, D. Mossop, C. Cullen-Knox, S. Bettiol, P. Fox-Hughes, C. Sharples, and J. Nettlefold. 2022. More than just information: what does the public want to know about climate change?. Ecology and Society 27(2):14.

Nettlefold, J. and Pecl, G.T., 2022. Engaged journalism and climate change: Lessons from an audience-led, locally focused Australian collaboration. Journalism Practice, 16(1), pp.19-34.

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By Gretta Pecl, Adriana Vergés, Ekaterina Popova and Jan McDonald

Farmers and scientists are finding new ways to keep food on the table as rainfall patterns move and heatwaves increase. Click here to read more.

By national regional and rural reporter Jess Davis and weather reporter Kate Doyle with graphics by Brett Tweedie

In this panel discussion, fire experts from the University of Tasmania and the Tasmania Fire Service discuss how climate change will affect bushfires and how firefighters will need to respond.

On Mornings with Leon Compton.

In this panel, scientists discuss how climate change will affect the health of Tasmanians.

On Mornings with Leon Compton.