Creative Climate
Communication Lab
Developing connections between research, artists, and local leaders for large-scale impact.
About the Lab
At the Human Impacts Institute, we believe that communicating climate science alone isn't enough to inspire meaningful action. Our Creative Climate Communications Lab (C3 Lab) bridges the gap by connecting communities to local solutions, leveraging social influence, and making climate actions personal and impactful.
Piloted in NYC, the C3 Lab serves as an international living lab and community action hub, exploring innovative ways to drive climate action.
Laying the Groundwork
The C3 Lab enhances climate action by fostering collaboration, centering culture, and amplifying social influence in public engagement. We aim to create a dynamic, participatory environment that advances inclusive science communication and promotes local solutions with a creative spark.
Our team is dedicated to developing evidence-based resources and forging connections among environmental justice groups, artists, and climate communication researchers. Here’s how we’re setting the stage for meaningful change:
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Advisory Committee: A guiding team of international artists, environmental justice advocates, and climate communication researchers who ensure a participatory approach to developing the C3 Lab.
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Research and Resources: We gather evidence-based insights from climate science, presenting them in accessible, engaging formats, such as reports, toolkits, and interactive workshops for local communities.
By engaging a broad range of voices, the C3 Lab identifies community leaders championing local solutions and uses cultural initiatives to transform awareness into action—creating "social tipping points" within the climate movement.
What's Ahead
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Multi Stakeholder Training: Training sessions for climate experts, communications specialists, and community influencers on effective climate communication and public engagement.
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Community Visioning Projects: Initiatives to gather and amplify local visions for the future of global cities, centering community voices in the climate action conversation.
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Explorative Exhibits: Interactive exhibits showcasing community-driven climate action and research, blending creativity with evidence-based materials to inspire hands-on engagement.
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Impact Stories: In collaboration with researchers and artists, we document the journey of the C3 Lab, sharing stories that highlight the measurable impact of community-driven climate action.
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International Expert Colloquiums: Events that bring together leading voices in climate communication and social change, fostering global collaboration and idea exchange.
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Our NYC Pilot
With support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the C3 Lab is launching a pilot program in New York City. In partnership with research institutions, municipalities, arts-climate organizations, NGOs, and community groups, this program will pave the way for impactful change both locally and globally.
Our vision is to connect researchers, practitioners, and communication experts to develop, implement, and monitor effective climate action strategies. By combining local experimentation with insights from global climate leaders, the C3 Lab strives to become a pioneering center for research-driven climate communication and action innovation.