Member-only story

Reporting Climate Change in the Global North and South: A Tale of Two Worlds

Charles Dickens

·10.5k Followers· Follow

Published in Reporting Climate Change In The Global North And South: Journalism In Australia And Bangladesh (Routledge Studies In Environmental Communication And Media)

5 min read

753 View Claps

48 Respond

Save

Listen

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. But how is it reported in the media? And how does this reporting differ between the Global North and the Global South?

Reporting Climate Change in the Global North and South: Journalism in Australia and Bangladesh (Routledge Studies in Environmental Communication and Media)

by RaJade M. Berry-James

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1724 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	174 pages

In the Global North, climate change is often seen as an abstract concept. It is something that is happening far away, in distant lands. As a result, it is often reported in a detached and impersonal way. The focus is on the science of climate change, and on the need for global action to address it.

In the Global South, on the other hand, climate change is a lived reality. It is something that is already having a devastating impact on people's lives. As a result, it is reported in a much more personal and urgent way. The focus is on the human stories, and on the need for local action to adapt to climate change.

There are a number of reasons for these differences in reporting. One reason is that the Global North and the Global South have different experiences of climate change. In the Global North, climate change is still seen as a future threat. In the Global South, it is already a present reality.

Another reason for the differences in reporting is that the media in the Global North and the Global South have different priorities. In the Global North, the media is more focused on global issues. In the Global South, the media is more focused on local issues.

The different ways that climate change is reported in the Global North and the Global South have a number of implications. One implication is that it can lead to different levels of public awareness and concern about climate change. In the Global North, public awareness and concern about climate change is relatively high. In the Global South, public awareness and concern about climate change is often lower.

Another implication is that it can lead to different levels of action on climate change. In the Global North, there is a growing movement to address climate change. In the Global South, there is often less action on climate change. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty, inequality, and a lack of resources.

The different ways that climate change is reported in the Global North and the Global South are a reflection of the different realities of climate change in the two regions. It is important to be aware of these differences in reporting, and to understand the reasons for them. Only then can we hope to create a more just and equitable world, where everyone is able to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.

Recommendations for Reporting Climate Change

Here are some recommendations for reporting climate change in a more equitable and just way:

Focus on the human stories. Climate change is not just about numbers and statistics. It is about real people and their lives. When reporting on climate change, focus on the stories of people who are already being affected by climate change, and on the stories of people who are working to adapt to climate change.
Use local examples. Climate change is not just something that is happening far away. It is happening in our own communities. When reporting on climate change, use local examples to show how climate change is affecting people in your own area.
Highlight the need for local action. Climate change is a global problem, but it requires local solutions. When reporting on climate change, highlight the need for local action to adapt to climate change and to mitigate climate change.
Be inclusive. Climate change affects everyone, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. When reporting on climate change, be sure to include the voices of people from all backgrounds.
Be hopeful. Climate change is a serious problem, but it is not insurmountable. When reporting on climate change, be sure to emphasize the hopeful stories. The stories of people who are working to adapt to climate change and to mitigate climate change. The stories of people who are building a better future for all.

By following these recommendations, we can help to create a more equitable and just world, where everyone is able to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.

Reporting Climate Change in the Global North and South: Journalism in Australia and Bangladesh (Routledge Studies in Environmental Communication and Media)

by RaJade M. Berry-James

4.5 out of 5