Communication for Climate Action

International - 21 November 2023

IULM University at COP28

On behalf of Università IULM, Prof. Stefania Romenti will participate in a panel discussion dedicated to exploring and defining the role of strategic communication in promoting climate action. The main focus will be on youth involvement in Climate Action, through a discussion involving young activists, communication scholars and climate scientists. During the event, they will discuss the challenges, opportunities and strategies for enhancing the active participation of young people in this important context.

Communication for Climate Action: Empowering Youth Voices and Engagement
November 30th, 2023 at 2.30 p.m. (CET) Italy Pavilion, Expo City Dubai, Dubai

Roundtable speakers:

  • Prof.ssa Stefania Romenti, Full Professor in Strategic communication and Delegate for Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Università IULM
  • Omnia El Omrani,  first official Youth Envoy for the Presidency of a COP
  • Tom Cosgrove, Chief Creative and Content Officer of Earth Day Network
  • Jean-Betrand Mhandu, Earthday.org Regional Director for Africa and member of The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC)
  • Riccardo Grassi, journalist and consultant for UNESCO

Facilitator: Giuseppe Massimiliano Falcone, Faculty Member, Università IULM

It is possible to follow the panel live on YouTube through this link