RAPID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION
Communicating with Citizens when Climate Change Disasters Strike
Why is communication critical?
When it comes to climate change, our research has shown that there is a critical communication gap between ordinary citizens and trusted authorities - government officials, scientists and experts.
As citizens, we don't know how to avoid, mitigate, adapt to, or recover from the growing effects of climate change in our homes and neighbourhoods.
Even if we do act, trusted authorities don't have a way to record our actions and ensure that they are effective. We need some way to overcome this communication gap and help citizens before, during, and after climate change disasters.
Challenges
Preparedness
Citizens don't know how to best prepare for climate impacts.
Misinformation
Citizens are confused by false or misleading information about climate change.
Emotional Overload
Uncertainty and threat of climate change overwhelms citizens.
Communication
Authorities can't easily guide or inform citizens when disaster strikes.
Coordination
Authorities don't know what actions citizens are taking.
Our Prototype - Climate Change Impact Portal (CCIP)
Practical
Practical advice and clear guidance before, during, or after a disaster (such as a flood).
Citizen-Focused
Simple, mobile-friendly website.
Cloud-Hosted
Scalably and securely deployed in the cloud.
Meeting the Needs of Citizens and Trusted Authorities
Citizens and trusted authorities have different needs. So, we've designed two distinct websites, with unique features, content and data, security and infrastructure! The overall solution will be:
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