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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 01/10/2026

This month you can find new #scicomm events, trainings and opportunities, as well as the SciComm Connections interview series about the relationship between research and practice in science communication and a new podcast episodes on personalisation in #scicomm.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 01/10/2026

📣 Our newsletter is out! 🔗https://coalesceproject.eu/?na=view&id=44 If you haven't subscribed yet, do it now! ✍ coalesceproject.eu/subscribe/

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 29/09/2026

➡️For museum and science centre specialists, facilitators of engagement and co-creation activities, educators, scientists and academics. 📅 14 October, 12:30 - 14:30 (CEST) ⚠️ Register here: scicommcentre.eu/event/23e693...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 29/09/2026

🗨️ How to facilitate the democratic discussion of complex and divisive issues such as ethical concern related to technological applications? Join our next free online #training session 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙭, 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 25/09/2026

Upload your resources by going to your profile on the platform and clicking "All resources" ➡️ "Add new". Your contributions will help shape a quality, community‑driven collection that supports scicomm practitioners across Europe!

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 25/09/2026

🧰 If you have tools, case studies, guidelines, training materials or other resources related to AI‑supported scicomm that you would like to share publicly, please upload them to the Scicomm Toolbox of the Competence Centre platform (lnkd.in/e4vB2_7i).

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 25/09/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐱! We are currently developing a new thematic Scicomm Collection focused on the 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and we invite you to contribute.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 22/09/2026

The final step for our draft framework for Museums, Science Centres and other informal learning providers is to validate it at a wider scale with a short survey, hence we are now inviting you to review the framework and suggest amendments. Thank you for your time! Access the survey here ⬇️

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 22/09/2026

Do you work in a science museum, science centre, botanic garden or any other informal learning provider? We're developing frameworks that focus on scicomm and public engagement skills needed by staff working in this sector, to shape the training portfolio we'll be offering on the Competence Centre.

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AI, Media & Democracy Lab @aimediademlab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

AI Hype, Hope & Humanity Festival is happening very soon, and we have a lot in store! Our highlight from the program is the panel we're jointly organizing with @scicommcentre.eu 🔎 "Who Can You Trust? On Misinformation and Communication in the Age of AI" 📅 30 September, 15:45 - 17:15 | 📍 Rotterdam

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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

Democracy needs science. Science needs a voice. In an age of disinformation and polarisation, sharing scientific knowledge can help build trust and guide informed decisions. Explore EU-supported initiatives that can help you become a pro at #SciComm: link.europa.eu/DGB6Kd #DemocracyDay 🧪

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In an era of rising disinformation, clear and accessible science communication helps people find trustworthy information and supports evidence-based debate. Discover EU projects offering tools, traini...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 31/08/2026

All resources uploaded will follow a 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 managed by the COALESCE team that will review the resource and check if it’s eligible to be published. 🔎 Explore the Scicomm Toolbox and propose scicomm materials that can be disseminated within the scicomm community: lnkd.in/e4vB2_7i

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 31/08/2026

To 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 a resource you have to create a profile on the European Competence Centre for Science Communication, powered by COALESCE 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 and then go to your profile page and click on “All resources” ➡️ “Add new”: scicommcentre.eu

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 31/08/2026

On the 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐱 you can find resources on many different scicomm topics, from principles for a good online scicomm to guidelines for engaging children in science in society activities. Everyone can propose practical toolkits and guides, best practices compilations, media content and so more!

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 24/08/2026

📣If you would like to post a call for partners you can go on 𝐌𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 inside your profile, then click on “Add new” and select “Project opportunity”, so that it is visible on “Find your opportunity” page scicommcentre.eu/search-oppor... Create your profile on the platform! scicommcentre.eu

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 24/08/2026

🤝 By filtering for “Organization” on 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 page you can look for who you need, add profiles among your favourite to save results and also refine your search by the type of organization, the location and the type of stakeholder. scicommcentre.eu/matchmaking-...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 24/08/2026

👥 Are you looking for partners to apply for funding and projects? On the European Competence Centre for Science Communication platform you can search for science communication organizations among more than 1350 users that have already created their profile.

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WCSJ 2027 @wcsj2027.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

📢 WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowship applications are now open! ⚠️ Applications close at 23:59 BST on 23 October 2026. Make sure you have all the required information and supporting materials ready before the deadline. 🎟️ Apply now: tinyurl.com/3zxe2emz

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 17/08/2026

In September there will be the 7th International Marine Science Communication Conference, registration open until 26 August: www.uib.no/en/ocean/182... To stay updated on the next scicomm conferences check our platform on the event page: scicommcentre.eu/events

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 16/07/2026

🌐 The platform already has 200 scientists registered ➡️ With 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 feature find the expert you need, while on your profile page with 𝐌𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 you can add a specific request for an expert source, to find who you need for your articles and to use private messaging to get responses.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 16/07/2026

🆕 Inside the new 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐱 you can find evidence-led resources for journalists including the "Crisis Navigator for Rapid Mobilisation of Science Communication for Journalists" and the guide "How to communicate science in time of crisis? A friendly guide for journalists".

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 16/07/2026

If you’re a #journalist looking to expand your network or find quality-curated resources, then create your profile on the European Competence Centre for Science Communication, powered by COALESCE platform: scicommcentre.eu

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 14/07/2026

The library now contains resources developed within projects funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program Science With and For Society but it is planned to expand. To know more about how to use it and to upload your own resources, please read the article: coalesceproject.eu/2026/07/14/c...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 14/07/2026

🆕The new Scicomm Toolbox is now live on the Competence Centre platform! This is a searchable library of quality-checked resources meant to support anyone communicating science with guides, toolboxes, resources for trainers and a lot more. Explore it here: scicommcentre.eu/search-resou...

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🎭 Forum Theatre: act out a real dilemma, then replay it - audiences can jump in and change the ending. Great for schools, festivals & public audiences. 👉 eusea.info/activity/for... #scicomm

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 07/07/2026

Join our Community of Practice: scicommcentre.eu Find events, trainings, opportunities, projects, and partners. Register on the European Competence Centre for Science Communication platform. #scicomm #communityofpractice

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The Histochemical Society (HCS) and Journal (JHC) @histochemicalsoc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

What makes a graphical abstract catch an editor's eye? 👀 Join HCS and @asipath.bsky.social on Aug 27th at 1 PM ET for a FREE webinar featuring insights from senior editors and a graphical abstract competition! Register: hcs.memberclicks.net/webinars #scicomm #graphicalabstract #academicpublishing

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Wissenschaft im Dialog @w-i-d.de · 29/06/2026

Jetzt online: Aufzeichnung des Lunchtalks der Transfer Unit zum Umgang mit Unsicherheiten im Wissenschaftsjournalismus. Im Fokus: Eine Studie des Projekts UncertainTEAM und die Frage, ob Transparenz über Unsicherheiten Vertrauen schaffen kann. Hier kommt ihr zur Diskussion: youtu.be/6DfOBzo3udU

Aufzeichnung des Lunchtalks online. Thema: Wissenschaftliche Unsicherheit verstehen und kommunizieren. Unsere Gäste: Finja Isabel Augsburg (Uni Erfurt) und Friederike Walch (freie Wissenschaftsjournalistin).

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Wissenschaft im Dialog @w-i-d.de · 30/06/2026

Noch bis zum 12. Juli 2026 können sich Forschende aus den MINT-Disziplinen für die CZS STEM Impact School anmelden. Im zweitägigen Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramm geht es um wirkungsvolle und qualitätsorientierte #Wisskomm. Jetzt anmelden: eveeno.com/czs-stem-imp... @carlzeissstiftung.bsky.social

CZS STEM Impact School. Ein Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramm für Nachwuchsforschende aus den MINT-Disziplinen. "Die Impact School hat mir sehr gut gefallen, da sie mich auf neue Ideen gebracht hat, wie ich meine eigene Forschung besser kommunizieren kann und mir die nötigen Tools gegeben hat, um wissenschaftliche Themen strategisch und gezielt zu vermitteln." Marlen Schlotheuber, Doktorandin der Universität Konstanz. Bis zum
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CZS STEM Impact School. Ein Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramm für Nachwuchsforschende aus den MINT-Disziplinen. Berlin, 1.-2. September 2026, in Deutsch
Mainz, 14.-15. Oktober 2026, in Englisch
Digital, 4.-5. November 2026, in Deutsch
Bis zum 12. Juli anmelden.

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Science Communication Unit, UWE Bristol @scicommsuwe.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join the SCU! We're seeking to appoint a part-time L/ SL in Science Communication. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate expertise in #sciencecommunication & research experience in quantitative &/or qualitative methodologies. Apply ce0164li.webitrent.com/ce0164li_web... Closes 7 Sept

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 07/07/2026

Dear fellows, would you consider posting this on the European Competence Centre for Science Communication platform? It seems to fit our Opportunities page. scicommcentre.eu/search-oppor... Best of luck finding new partners! 👍

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 06/07/2026

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 - 𝘞𝘩𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘰, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦? We invite researchers, academics and citizen science project managers to join our free online training to be guided through methods for inclusive, needs-driven engagement. 📅 8 July, 12:30-14:30 (CEST). Register here: scicommcentre.eu/event/22

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 25/06/2026

The discussions highlighted challenges, such as a lack of recognition for #scicomm work by researchers and a lack of clear career paths. But it also highlighted opportunities, such as the newly formed @scicomm.eu, and the #scicomm competence frameworks. More news about this soon. Stay tuned! 2/2

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 25/06/2026

🤔 How does it look to be a #scicomm professional in EU? What skills and knowledge do different science communicators need? This was the topic for the latest Mutual Learning Exercise #MLE on Science Communication in R&I organised by #COALESCE. COALESCE #Hubs and other national representatives👇 1/2

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 23/06/2026

📣 Our newsletter is out! lnkd.in/e-Uh3Jch Subscribe here: lnkd.in/etd9bRKu Loads of news: -SciComm Connections, a new series of interviews about the relationship between research and practice in scicomm -Upcoming trainings and events -SciComm Conversation podcast -New Event feature on our platform

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Wissenschaft im Dialog @w-i-d.de · 16/06/2026

Applications for the Impact School are open until 12 July 2026. The two-day programme helps STEM researchers develop impactful science communication through hands-on work on their own communication projects. Apply now: eveeno.com/czs-stem-imp... @carlzeissstiftung.bsky.social #SciComm #STEM

CZS STEM Impact School. An educational training programme for researchers from the STEM disciplines. “The Impact School provided me with the tools I need for the next years when it comes to scientific communication. Not only do I have the plan I completed during the workshop, but I also have the roadmap to replicate the process for another target group or even another project.” Katherine Sirois, Research Assistant EmKIPro² project, University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern, PhD Candidate at RPTU Kaiserslautern. Apply now until 12 July.

CZS STEM Impact School An educational training programme for researchers from the STEM disciplines Berlin, 1-2 September 2026
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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 16/06/2026

Thank you @lifescisignal.bsky.social for spreading the news! On the new Competence Centre platform #scicomm practitioners can find trainings, new contacts, opportunities, events and quality-curated resources. To create a profile, please visit: scicommcentre.eu

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 20/05/2026

🧩Are you attending #EUSEA2026 in Luxembourg this week? Make sure to visit our Market Stall, where Aoife Taylor will be there to answer all your questions about the European Competence Centre for Science Communication Check @eusea.bsky.social programme 👉 euseaconf.eusea.info/conference-p...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 20/05/2026

📣 Check the latest opportunity on the Competence Centre platform!!! scicommcentre.eu/search-oppor... @jomagellan.bsky.social & #COALESCE project, together with Science Comes to Town (Science 4 Everyone project), is gathering inspirational formats to communicate and engage audiences with science.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 20/05/2026

🎉 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎+ users! More than 1175 users and 350 #scicomm organisations have already created their profiles on scicommcentre.eu 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 to access resources (available soon!). Use the 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 or 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 tools to start networking, check for projects and experts, and find new partners.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 30/04/2026

The meeting ended with a co-creation exercise, where all the hubs put together ideas on how to face #gaps and #challenges regarding misinformation and climate communication, proposing solutions that could be specific for each of their geographical contexts.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 30/04/2026

➡️the Falling Walls Foundation presented its hubs at the Global South that bring science closer to society while connecting communities all over the world

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 30/04/2026

It was useful also to explore synergies with other hub networks with common goals: ➡️@edmo-eu.bsky.social shared the work that EDMO Hubs are doing throughout Europe to find, analyse and prevent online disinformation

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 30/04/2026

Today at the sixth COALESCE Hubs meeting it was presented the advancement on the development of a #competence framework for #scicomm professionals that will be part of the Competence Centre platform together with training opportunities.

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 16/04/2026

The meeting was divided into: 1️⃣Panel discussion on “Building #trust towards times of crisis” 2️⃣Lightning Country Snapshots 3️⃣Co-creation session (early warning systems, equitable access, and #misinformation). Here are the results of the discussion 👉 coalesceproject.eu/2026/04/16/s... 2/2

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Structural funding, advanced planning and engaging communities are key to crisis communication

Over 30 participants from twelve different countries gathered in Berlin to discuss “Rapid mobilisation of science communication in times of crises and misinformation”. The meeting was organised by COA...

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 16/04/2026

“The moment you have a crisis, you are already too late.” @goripaula.bsky.social @edmo-eu.bsky.social ‼️Structural funding, advanced planning and engaging communities are the main takeaways from the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) in #SCiComm in R&I run by #COALESCE and @inspiringera.bsky.social 1/2

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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 10/04/2026

The EU Competence Centre for Science Communication is here to help you better communicate about science. Join to: - Improve your #SciComm skills - Broaden your network - Find project opportunities - Collaborate with communication experts scicommcentre.eu 🧪

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European Competence Centre for Science Communication @scicommcentre.eu · 07/04/2026

"When a #climate event strikes without warning, everyone involved is forced to navigate a landscape of high inherent uncertainty. In such rapid-onset scenarios, there is no luxury of waiting for perfect data; the situation demands immediate engagement." coalesceproject.eu/2026/04/07/p... (2/2)

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Plan ahead and have a consistent message: recommendations for climate crisis communication

A new report with guidance on how to improve science communication in the face of urgent and unexpected climate-related events has been published. The report was developed by partners involved with th...

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