Climate change poses a major threat to fisheries around the world, but many fisheries managers/researchers lack the skills for effectively communicating this complex and controversial issue. It is critical for fisheries managers to successfully promote audience buy-in toward sustainable actions. In this symposium, fisheries and science communication professionals will demonstrate techniques and skills for communicating the difficult topic of climate change to diverse audiences, ranging from politicians to anglers, using proven communication techniques and tools. Presentations will be followed by a workshop in which attendees will receive a brief training on communication techniques with the opportunity to practice their communication skills and receive input from peers.
Organizer: Sam Day, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, [email protected]
Co-organizers: Leslie Hartman, Leah Baumwell, Abigail Lynch, Kerry Flaherty-Walia
Supported by: AFS Climate Change Committee, AFS Science Communication Section, AFS Climate Ambassadors Program Steering Committee