Activity 2D: Apply

During Activity Two, you spent time reviewing your knowledge of how and why our world is warming. Our goal is that you're more comfortable with the background knowledge of how climate change works and how it is impacting Arctic sea ice. We'll talk a bit more about ways you can frame this knowledge in connection with the NNOCCI online learning this summer. More on that later!

In the meantime, don't forget to access your AAC Toolbox. And check back later this summer for new assets for Arctic Sea Ice Day, which falls annually on July 15th! Even better—start thinking about how you would like to work with your AAC team to incorporate Polar Bears International’s Save our Sea Ice Campaign into your work.

If you happen to be working at an institution without polar bears in your care, start thinking about how you might communicate about the importance of Arctic sea ice, especially for other sea ice dependent species! And start thinking about a species you would like to focus on for sharing climate impacts with your community.

Please follow the link to the Discord community and post your comments on the following questions:

• What are some obstacles you’ve had when communicating about climate change?

• What aspects of climate science are you uncertain about? What climate concepts do you hear the most about from your visitor base?

• Share a little about the climate values of your institution and your goals for this learning experience. What tools/resources would aid you/your institution in storytelling about climate change?

• Take a look at last years' AAC toolkit for Arctic Sea Ice Day. From a communications and advocacy perspective, what do you think is missing?