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Read more in my (open access) book on climate optimism: doi.org/10.1007/978-...
The Case Against Climate Doom
This open access book provides hope against climate pessimism and outline practical ways to combat climate change.
doi.org
Artistic practices can contribute to building social capital for collective action and promote inclusion, legitimacy and justice. The World Climate Simulation (www.climateinteractive.org/world-climat...) shows how particiaption can further understanding of the main challenges for climate policy.
World Climate Simulation
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Classical orchestras, such as the Orchestra of Change in Berlin and the Orchestra for the Earth at the University of Oxford, have played concerts to raise awareness of the climate crisis (www.classicfm.com/discover-mus...).
The world’s pioneering orchestras using classical music to respond to the climate crisis
On the eve of COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, here are some of the orchestras around the world who are doing their bit to raise awareness of the climate crisis.
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Visual and conceptional artists, such as Ai Weiwei, Banksy, and Edward Burtynsky, have used their art to call for a new vision of society (theconversation.com/artists-orga...).
Artists organize to offer new visions for tackling climate change
Climate artists can offer a vision of tangible networks, activities, behaviours and lifestyles that, rather than damaging the planet, support planetary — and personal — health and well-being.
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In recent years, climate change has become much more visible in popular culture. For instance, the novel The Ministry for the Future and the moviel Don’t look up have been smash hits (see table for some ‘cli-fi’ novels).
Reasons for climate optimism – part 3
Cimate change has become a major issue in culture and the arts, which constitute important drivers of social change.
Cimate change has become a major issue in culture and the arts, which constitute important drivers of social change.
In case you are interested in some background to my book on climate optimism: I have written a short blog post for the Springer-Nature research community.
Behind the Book: The Case Against Climate Doom. An Economist’s Guide to Climate Optimism.
By highlighting the social, political and technological progress already made, this open access book presents an optimistic outlook for a transition to a climate-neutral world and successful adaptatio...
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Read more in my (open access) book on climate optimism: doi.org/10.1007/978-....
The Case Against Climate Doom
This open access book provides hope against climate pessimism and outline practical ways to combat climate change.
doi.org
Climate issues are also increasingly addressed in classrooms, thus establishing a foundation for climate literacy across the population (link.springer.com/article/10.1...).
Implementing climate literacy in schools — what to teach our teachers? - Climatic Change
Climate literacy (CL) comprises knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable individuals to counteract the global threat of anthropogenic climate change. Teachers’ knowledge and pedagogy are main predictors of students’ learning outcomes, but teachers are insufficiently prepared in the interdisciplinary field of CL. In a multilevel interrogation of experts in the fields of climate science, education research, and school, we derived 13 delineated themes describing necessary knowledge concerning the scientific background of climate change as well as pedagogy and teaching strategies. These themes indicate that teachers need a broad basis of understanding the climate system, climate science, causes of, impacts of, and dealing with climate change as well as the ability to convey this interdisciplinary content into teaching, by making the topic personally relevant and strengthening students’ role as change agents. The findings underline the need to promote interdisciplinary ways of teaching towards CL and provide a baseline for the development of future teacher preparation.
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Besides the traditional media (such as newspapers and TV), there is a huge wealth of information online, e.g. such as www.carbonbrief.org, www.realclimate.org and e360.yale.edu that make latest developments in climate science and policy accessible to a broad audience.
Home - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief covers climate science, energy and policy, specialising in clear, data-driven articles to improve the understanding of climate change.
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A recent study analyzing 17 sources in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US found that 90% of their published articles provided an accurate representation of climate science (iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...).
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The Media and Climate Change Observatory (mecco.colorado.edu/summaries/sp...), shows that media attention for climate issues has been rising over time. Despite a recent decline due to other issues – such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – people have access to more information than a decade ago.
Reasons for climate optimism – part 2
There is more and better information on climate issues that allows them to make well-informed decisions.
There is more and better information on climate issues that allows them to make well-informed decisions.
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📕 #BookPresentation
Join us for an engaging evening as we explore “The Case Against Climate Doom”, an inspiring book by climate economist Michael Jakob.
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Join us for an engaging evening as we explore “The Case Against Climate Doom”, an inspiring book by climate economist Michael Jakob.
Join the discussion!
📅 Wed, 8 October
🕔 5pm
📍 Hertie School Maker Space
✍ Register here: www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
The case against climate doom: An economist's guide to climate optimism
A presentation by climate economist Michael Jakob of his optimistic outlook for a transition to a climate-neutral world.
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Read more in my (open access) book on climate optimism: doi.org/10.1007/978-...
The Case Against Climate Doom
This open access book provides hope against climate pessimism and outline practical ways to combat climate change.
doi.org
Policy support also crucially depends on (perceived) policy effectiveness. An expanding knowledge base on how to design effective climate policy can hence also make it easier to implement measures in the first place.
Many people underestimate the extent to which other are in favor of policy action to address climate change. Hence, raising awareness can unfold a self-reinforcing dynamic in favor of accelerated climate action.
If a sufficient share of the population supports climate policies, they may become social norms and receive wide-spread support.
Concerns about climate change directly translate into support for climate policies and provides a motivation for people to adjust their behaviors.
In the Yale poll (see figure, climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications... ), at least 50% of respondents are ‘alarmed’ or ‘concerned’ in all 15 countries surveyed. In some, such as Mexico and Brazil, the share is 80% or more.
Reasons for climate optimism – part 1
Around the world, people are increasingly grasping the importance of climate change and the necessity to address it.
Around the world, people are increasingly grasping the importance of climate change and the necessity to address it.
Yesterday there have been protests for accelerated climate policies around the world. Starting tomorrow, I will post one reason for climate optimism every week to encourage people to keep up the momentum.
Marchers gather in worldwide protest of financial institutions 'profiting off the climate crisis'
On the eve of New York Climate Week, activists and members of the public have gathered to protest the financial institutions that are “making our lives more expensive while profiting off the climate c...
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Since I earn my living with consulting and do academic publishing only as a hobby, I have become more courageous in saying no to reviewer demands. I was pleasantly surprised that reviewers often accept a 'no' if you explain why you don't want to implement their suggestions.
Since I earn my living with consulting and do academic publishing only as a hobby, I have become more courageous in saying no to reviewer demands. I was pleasantly surprised that reviewers often accept a 'no' if you explain why you don't want to implement their suggestions.
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1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in @natcomms.nature.com. w/ @sharanburrow.bsky.social, @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @ct-economics.bsky.social, @mauropucheta.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, @terzibus.bsky.social + colleagues
Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications
Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...
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Open access comment in Nature Communications on Just Labor Transition, led by Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social
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Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition @natcomms.nature.com
Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41467-025-62905-5Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, strategic policies prepare workers for new jobs, enable inclusive decision-making with meaningful participation of workers and their representatives (including labor unions and other collective organizations), and secure social license for change.
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Ihr seid auch massiv genervt von Katherina Reiches schamlosen Flirts mit der Gaslobby??
Dann haben wir was für euch: Klimaprotest überall in Deutschland am 20. September 🔥
Dann haben wir was für euch: Klimaprotest überall in Deutschland am 20. September 🔥
Reposted by: Michael Jakob, Stefan C. Aykut
Call for applications to journalists residing in the USA or Canada who want to work on #climate #disinformation:
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2025 Climate Disinformation Fellowship
For the third time, the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Washington, DC, in partnership with the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, are seeking a select number of journalists reporting on climate disinfo...
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It was a great pleasure to talk to @tomraftery.com about my climate optimism book on his podcast Climate Confident.
www.climateconfidentpodcast.com/1329991/epis...
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The Case Against Climate Doom: Economics, Policy, and Real Progress - Climate Confident
Is climate doomism stopping us from acting? In this episode, I speak with climate economist Michael Jakob, author of The Case Against Climate Doom, about why despair is not just unhelpful, it’s inaccu...
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