Title: Climate is changing, can we? A scientific exhibition in schools to understand climate change and raise awareness on sustainability good practices

Authors: V. Grasso, S. Baronti, F. Guarnieri, R. Magno, F.P. Vaccari, F. Zabini

Addresses: IBIMET-CNR Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council, Via G. Caproni 850145, Florence, Italy. ' IBIMET-CNR Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council, Via G. Caproni 850145, Florence, Italy. ' IBIMET-CNR Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council, Via G. Caproni 850145, Florence, Italy. ' IBIMET-CNR Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council, Via G. Caproni 850145, Florence, Italy. ' IBIMET-CNR Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council, Via G. Caproni 850145, Florence, Italy. ' IBIMET-CNR Institute of Biometeorology, National Research Council, Via G. Caproni 850145, Florence, Italy

Abstract: Climate change is recognised as the most urgent environmental problem we are facing today. Communication initiatives can play a key role in addressing people|s perception of climate change possibly driving them to change their lifestyles. The Institute of Biometeorology of Italian National Research Council realised in 2006-2007 a communication campaign through a science exhibition visited by more than 2000 students with the aim of raising awareness on climate change impacts and sustainability ||good practices||, involving also 240 students in a carbon diet contest. This work describes the concept of the educational exhibition and the impressive carbon cuts obtained by students.

Keywords: climate change; communication; global warming; sustainability; sustainable developments; science exhibitions; good practice; carbon reduction; educational exhibitions; environmental education; schools; Italy.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2011.038375

International Journal of Global Warming, 2011 Vol.3 No.1/2, pp.129 - 141

Published online: 29 Jan 2015 *

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