Climate literacy: A systematic review and model integration

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

José Azevedo (Author) FLUP; Marques M. (Author) Other

Journal

Title: International Journal of Global Warming

Vol. 12 No. 3/4

Pages: 414-430

ISSN: 1758-2083

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Indexing

Scopus - 18 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00V-XEF

DOI: 10.1504/ijgw.2017.084789

Abstract (EN): Snow's division between cultures is visible in scientific literacy (SL) research: there is a gap between the science education and the science communication fields. We reflect on a way to end this critical disparity. The case of climate change was used as a situational prototype that helps to unite broad communication issues and established knowledge. The choice of this case is justified by the current international interest and calls for the development of a climate-literate public. Research has shown that misunderstandings about climate change can persist even after instruction and that some scepticism emerged in several developed countries. A literature review of climate literacy was conducted. The analysis resulted in a new integrative model for understanding literacy. We hope that the proposed model can be the basis for the re-emergence of science literacy as a key concept, of well-grounded practices and of accurate measurement tools.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16