Climate Check- The Global North and South

07/15/23 • 15 min

Join Rakesh Kamal, Editor of Climate Emergency Podcast, in this episode as he delves deep into the intricate matter of climate misinformation and its far-reaching consequences for the global north and south. He speaks with Aditi Tandon, production editor with Mongabay India, and a fact-checking trainer with the Google News Initiative India Training Network. She discusses the significance of narratives in climate negotiations to the detrimental effects of misinformation and the vital role of accurate information in tackling the urgent climate crisis. Tune in now to gain valuable insights into this pressing issue.

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Climate check - Demystifying climate misinformation

In India, we witness misinformation rampantly on social media platforms. Edited video clips and photographs of politicians/ celebrities without context are unfortunately quite common. During the peak of the COVID pandemic, health misinformation was rampant. And we saw how misinformation spread faster and is very harmful especially during situations of panic when people are willing to believe anything. And that is what climate change does, it creates those emergency situations because of extreme weather events which are on the rise.

Introducing "Climate Check," our new podcast mini-series on Climate misinformation in India. In the upcoming 3 episodes, we'll focus on the spread and impact of climate misinformation, the importance of climate literacy, and the need for collective action. We'll address misleading claims that confuse and disrupt real climate action.

Climate misinformation involves disseminating false or misleading information about climate change, its causes, impacts, and solutions. It distorts facts, cherry-picks data, and manipulates evidence to deny or downplay the reality and seriousness of climate change. Discussing it is crucial because misinformation confuses people, hampers decision-making, and delays necessary actions. To protect the environment and make informed choices, accurate information is vital.

Our mini-series will explore these issues and more, ensuring accurate information prevails and empowering individuals. Stay tuned for our three enlightening episodes on climate misinformation.

In the first episode, Rakesh Kamal, Editor of the Climate Emergency podcast and co-founder of Suno India talks to Rakesh Reddy Dubbudu, Founder of Factly about the spread of misinformation and introduces Climate misinformation.

This mini-series is supported by Check Global Independent Media Response Fund.

Additional material

https://soundcloud.com/dhirendra-rai-745607051/suresh-audio-on-keral-flood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy0E7h-_Ic8&ab_channel=IndianNationalCongress

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C1p4HUHlfE&ab_channel=Sadhguru

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Climate Check - How can media tackle climate misinformation?

In this episode of the Climate Emergency podcast, host Rakesh Kamal talks to independent journalist and trainer Mayank aggarwal about the importance of climate literacy and the need to train media organizations and journalists in fighting climate misinformation.

They explore the role of journalists and media organizations in combating this growing problem and discuss the importance of responsible reporting in shaping public opinion and driving meaningful action.

Join us as we uncover the challenges faced by reporters in an era of misinformation, and discover ways we can collectively address this urgent issue for a sustainable future.

*Episode highlights:*

The rise of climate misinformation and its impact on public opinion
* The role of journalists and media organizations in combating climate misinformation
* The importance of responsible reporting in shaping public opinion
* Ways to address climate misinformation and build a more sustainable future

*Listen now to learn more about this important issue!*

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