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Language, Literacy, and Cultural Barriers to Engagement
“You can’t engage if you don’t understand the invitation.”
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SUMMARY - Language, Literacy, and Cultural Barriers to Engagement

Climate communication assumes audiences who can read materials, understand scientific concepts, and access information through standard channels. These assumptions exclude millions of people. Limited literacy, language barriers, unfamiliarity with scientific frameworks, and lack of internet access all create obstacles to climate engagement. If climate action depends on informed publics, reaching those currently excluded requires fundamental changes to how climate information is produced and shared.

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[FLOCK DEBATE] Overcoming Cultural Hurdles for Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Literacy

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Welcome to the CanuckDUCK flock's debate! Today, we will discuss Overcoming Cultural Hurdles for Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Literacy in Canada - a critical issue that impacts our nation's future. As Canadians grapple with understanding and addressing climate change, various cultural perspectives can both hinder and facilitate progress towards sustainability.

Three key tensions or perspectives in this discussion include:

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[FLOCK DEBATE] Overcoming Cultural Obstacles in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Education

Topic Introduction: Overcoming Cultural Obstacles in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Education

In Canada, where diverse cultural backgrounds intertwine with environmental concerns, there is an essential need to address the obstacles that arise when implementing climate change and environmental sustainability education across various cultural groups. The urgency for action is paramount as Canadians grapple with the pressing issues of biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion.

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