--- title: "EP#153: Climate Communication, Empowering Storytellers and Overcoming Misinformation" description: We are joined by Stephanie Speck, the Head of Communications at the Green Climate Fund to discuss effective climate communication. image: https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/NEW%20GOVCOMMS%20ANNOUNCMENT%20TILES%20(2).png --- Talk to us [![fb](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/facebook-brands.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/govcinstitute) [![li](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/linkedin-brands.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/govcomms-institute) [![tw](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/twitter-brands.svg)](https://twitter.com/govc_institute) [![in](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/instagram-brands.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/govcommsinstitute/) [![logo-white](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-white.png?width=197&height=40&name=logo-white.png "logo-white")](https://contentgroup-19617054.hs-sites.com/home-2) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=197&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep153-climate-communication-empowering-storytellers-and-overcoming-misinformation) - [Podcast](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) [Back to blog](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast) # EP#153: Climate Communication, Empowering Storytellers and Overcoming Misinformation [![](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/GovComms%20Institute%20Logo-01.jpg)  GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team)  | Mar 20, 2024 1:57:39 PM ![](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/NEW%20GOVCOMMS%20ANNOUNCMENT%20TILES%20(2).png) In this episode of GovComms, we are joined once again by Stephanie Speck, who is now the Head of Communications for the Green Climate Fund, for a conversation focusing on effective climate change communication. With extensive experience in public sector communication globally, Stephanie shares insights into empowering climate-impacted communities to tell their authentic stories through "Story Sovereignty." This approach humanises climate change and grounds narratives in real-life experiences. Stephanie also delves into the strategic evolution of the Green Climate Fund's communication, moving from output-focused tactics to strategies that prioritise reputation, return on investment, and relationship building, aiming to enhance global impact and drive effective climate action. The conversation explores the challenge of misinformation in climate discourse, with Stephanie highlighting strategies to counter false narratives and the emphasising the importance of accurate communication in building trust and consensus on climate issues. Stream the episode on Spotify: Watch the episode on YouTube:   Discussed in this episode: - Building champions and engaging stakeholders in co-designing climate communication strategies. - Utilising artificial intelligence to enhance content creation and improve communication efficiency. - Addressing climate misinformation and disinformation through informed and strategic narratives. - Reinforcing trust in climate initiatives by demonstrating transparency and effective communication.   Show notes: - [Stephanie Speck | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-speck-51416511/)   Transcript:  A transcript of this episode can be found here. --- --- ###### About the Author GovComms Institute Team ### On the same subject ### [EP#40: A matter of trust: Rebuilding citizen trust](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/a-matter-of-trust-rebuilding-citizen-trust) [Caroline Fisher](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/caroline-fisher) [Government Communication](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/government-communication), [David Pembroke](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/david-pembroke), [Caroline Fisher](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/caroline-fisher), [Building Trust](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/building-trust) ### [EP#60 - Responding to a crisis](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/responding-to-a-crisis) [Farooq Mulla](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/farooq-mulla) [Government Communication](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/government-communication), [David Pembroke](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/david-pembroke), [Building Trust](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/building-trust), [Farooq Mulla](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/farooq-mulla), [Evidence-based communication](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/evidence-based-communication) ### [EP#27: Strenthening government communications - how and why](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/strenthening-government-communications-how-and-why) [Sheena Ireland](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/sheena-ireland) [Government](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/government), [Communication](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/communication), [Government Communication](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/government-communication), [David Pembroke](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/david-pembroke), [Sheena Ireland](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/sheena-ireland) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=200&height=41&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/) A global platform for government communicators. - SITE MAP - [Home](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) - LEGALS - [Privacy Policy](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/pirivacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/terms-and-conditions) - CONTACT US - [+61 2 6273 0232](tel:+61%202%206273%200232) - [govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au](mailto:govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au) - [Level 3, 2 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT 2601 GPO Box 2381, Canberra, ACT 2601](https://goo.gl/maps/4iAFuvdJ1KbTe28CA) - Copyright © 2020 contentgroup Theme designed by [Markentive](https://www.markentive.com/)