Challenges and Opportunities in Today’s Climate Communication Space (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA)

A Discussion with Bernadette Woods Placky and Edward Maibach Moderated by Michael Mann

Join the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media (PCSSM) and the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) for a moderated discussion on challenges and opportunities currently in climate change communication. This discussion will be framed with communication being a climate solution, laying a foundation from “knowing your audience”, discussing opportunities and challenges, and equipping attendees with effective and practical communication techniques and resources that they can start using right away. PCSSM Director Michael Mann will moderate the discussion with panelists Bernadette Woods Placky (Climate Central) and Edward Maibach (George Mason University). 

This event will be in person and recorded for later viewing.

• Date: February 10, 2026
• Time: 12:00-1:00pm
• Location: The Agora (1st Floor), Annenberg Public Policy Center, 202 S 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Registration and more information about the event and the speakers can be found here.