Evidence for Better Climate Communication
At Mason 4C, our work is grounded in rigorous social science research. This library brings together our peer-reviewed publications, Climate Notes, reports, and practical resources to help researchers, journalists, educators, policymakers, health professionals, and other trusted voices better understand how people think about climate change — and how to communicate about it effectively.
Browse by topic, publication type, or keyword to explore the research behind our work and the evidence informing climate communication around the world.
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March 18, 2025
Advancing Integration of Climate and Health Policies in the Caribbean
Executive Summary There is mounting evidence that efforts to address climate change and to improve public health in the Caribbean can be complementary and mutually beneficial. Howe...
March 17, 2025
Advancing and Integrating Climate and Health Policies in Germany
Executive Summary Current status of national climate and health policies Germany faces growing health challenges due to climate change, particularly from more intense heatwaves and...
Advancing and Integrating Climate and Health Policies in Kenya
Executive Summary This study offers insights into Kenya’s national climate and health policy ecosystem driving climate action among policy makers and other stakeholders. In parti...
February 22, 2025
Advancing and Integrating Climate and Health Policies in the United Kingdom
Executive Summary The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded in 2021 that ‘it is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and lan...
Communicating with policy makers about climate change, health, and their intersection: a scoping review
Citation Ettinger, J., Fine, J., Thier, K., Badullovich, N., Kotcher, J., & Maibach, E. (2025). Communicating with policy makers about climate change, health, and their interse...
October 18, 2024
Advancing and Integrating U.S. Climate and Health Policies
We are pleased to announce the publication of our new report, Advancing and integrating U.S. climate and health policies: Insights from national policy stakeholders. Policymakers, ...
March 29, 2024
Toolkit for Health Professionals on Communicating about Climate Change and Health
Climate change presents one of the most significant global health challenges, already negatively affecting communities worldwide. Communicating the health risks of climate change a...
November 30, 2023
Effective Advocacy and Communication Strategies at the Intersection of Climate Change and Health
As the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 28) begins in Dubai, we are pleased to release a new report, A Global Review of Research on Effective Advocacy ...
September 13, 2023
The COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Handbook
A team of renowned scientific experts has joined forces from across the world to help fight the spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, which hold the key to beating ...
July 25, 2023
The prevalence of Climate Change Psychological Distress among American adults
Climate change is increasingly harming mental health. While recent studies have indicated high rates of climate anxiety in various populations – especially young p...