NS-1: Foster public awareness
Foster public awareness of the impacts of climate change on the region’s natural systems and ecosystem services.
Conduct public opinion research of various stakeholders’ values to effectively communicate how they will be affected by climate change (e.g., impacts on natural systems that could create problems for health, wellness, and outdoor recreation).
Develop local communications strategies around climate impacts on ecological sites that have community recognition or significance.
Develop and share regional communication materials about the regional ecosystem services affected by climate change. Flexible materials could include:
- Webinars
- Presentations
- Flyers
Partner with local governments, NGOs, universities, libraries, faith-based organizations, and community groups to disseminate local and regional natural systems messages.
Municipalities That Have Completed This Recommendation
- Boynton Beach
- Briny Breezes
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Cutler Bay
- Dania Beach
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Doral
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hallandale Beach
- Hollywood
- Jupiter
- Lighthouse Point
- Mangonia Park
- Marathon
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- North Bay Village
- North Miami
- Oakland Park
- Pinecrest
- Sunrise
- Surfside
- Wilton Manors