The Climate Dictionary is an initiative aimed at providing an everyday guide to understanding climate change. It seeks to bridge the gap between complex scientific jargon and the general public, making climate concepts accessible and relatable to individuals from various backgrounds and levels of expertise. Download here.
The concept was driven by the belief that empowering people with knowledge is crucial in fostering action and collective responsibility towards addressing climate change.
By utilizing a creative combination of compelling visuals, concise explanations, and engaging storytelling, “The Climate Dictionary” effectively communicated complex climate concepts in a user-friendly and visually captivating manner.
The publication features a series of climate-related terms or phenomena. The content was meticulously crafted to cater to diverse audiences, catering to both the scientifically inclined and those with limited prior knowledge of the subject.
The Dictionary was retrieved from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and was published on 8 August 2023.
Recent Updates:
On 1 September 2023, The Third Pole developed its own climate change glossary which is available in English, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu and Bengali. It will be regularly updated as new terminology enters conversations on climate change.
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