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Strengthening Information Integrity for Climate…

Strengthening Information Integrity for Climate Action - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

Categories
Meetings & Events / Side Events / UNGA80 SDG Media Zone
Production Date
Video Length
00:22:00
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
CLIMATE CHANGE
DISINFORMATION
INFORMATION
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Summary
Deliberate and coordinated disinformation campaigns are hindering global progress on climate change, ranging from outright denial to greenwashing to harassment of climate scientists and activists. This session will present an overview of the evolution of these efforts and their impact on different areas of climate action, from the necessary transition to renewable energy, to public policy and activism by civil society organizations.
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Description
Speakers: 
  • Charlotte Scaddan, UN Senior Adviser on Information Integrity

  • João Brant, Government of Brazil

  • Kate Cell, Senior Campaign Manager, Union of Concerned Scientists 

Moderator:

  • Mark Gongloff, Bloomberg Opinion editor & columnist

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