Advancing Climate Communication
Our Mission
We empower journalists and other communicators to tell stories about climate change. We do that through training that amplifies science, elevates communities, and engages audiences.
The Annenberg Approach
Communication is
our specialty
Our work is situated within a world-class journalism and communication school at an R1 research university.
Training is
our priority
We focus on the application of research to support journalists, communication professionals, and students in the advancement of their climate-related work.
Community is our core
Training Opportunities
The Center for Climate Journalism and Communication works with organizations of all sizes to provide training that enhances journalists’ climate literacy and climate reporting skills.
Certification
Certificate Program
A first-of-its-kind certificate program designed to support professionals from various backgrounds who wish to include more climate change narratives and storytelling in their work.
Sessions begin in June 2025
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Training
Media Training for
Climate Communicators
The Center also offers communications training online and in USC Annenberg’s state-of-the-art media facilities to equip climate experts of all kinds, including scientists and other researchers, to tell the biggest story of our time.
Best practices for
Climate Journalists
Sessions on topics ranging from climate science to ethical AI, for groups small and large.
Bespoke Sessions
Addressing regional or thematic issues and delivered upon demand.
Electric Futures Podcast
Electric Futures is an energy transition podcast hosted by former provost of USC and chemical engineer Chip Zukoski. The first season explores narratives from the Imperial Valley in Southern California, an area rich with community – and critical minerals – on the brink of a energy transformation so big, it could completely change the lives of residents. The second season focuses on the Shadow Mountains of eastern California, where residents are trying to build an energy-independent community that could serve as a model for the future.
Public Programs
Our online and in-person programs offer opportunities for students across disciplines to learn from the best climate communicators in the world.
Tom Steyer offers tips on making the climate war “Cheaper, Faster, Better”
On March 3, climate investor and former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay and student panelists Anahita Mehra and Michael Kittilson for a
A Fresh Take on Climate Advocacy: Wise Words from the Iconic Jane Fonda
Recently, I have been sensing from my peers through conversations that climate change and climate activism has started to feel like “old news” to them. Being an active
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Bill Nye the Climate Guy
Polarization short-circuits in the presence of Bill Nye. At the sound of his name, rooms full of scientists, students, and activists collapse every line of division into one unifying chant: Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY!
Jane Goodall’s Legs
When Jane Goodall first appeared on the cover of National Geographic, the letters arrived in stacks. Men wrote to complain that she had "good legs," as if the shape of her body overshadowed the weight of her work. Goodall, in
Making climate action “cheaper, faster, better”
Climate investor, former presidential candidate and best-selling author Tom Steyer has had a career spanning many disciplines, but at the core of his work is a relentless commitment to climate action, which he sees as both a necessity and a
Tom Steyer offers tips on making the climate war “Cheaper, Faster, Better”
On March 3, climate investor and former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay and student panelists Anahita Mehra and Michael Kittilson for a conversation about his new book “Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the
Insights
Through interdisciplinary partnerships with scientists, policymakers, and communication leaders, the Center provides unique insights and innovative strategies for more effective communication about the complexities of climate science, policy, and public opinion.
ESG Narratives and Social Media
Reporting regulations from the Securities and Exchange Commission will be finalized soon to address the comparability and reliability of corporate climate related disclosures — gain an enhanced understanding of the narratives — and narrators — gaining traction in the ESG conversation.
