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COMMUNICATING NATURE’S VALUE

Crafting your Compelling Narrative

Level: Introductory | Estimated completion time: 2 hours | Certificate upon completion

Skills: Developing a clear core message, structuring stories with the Hero’s Journey, using emotion and data in storytelling, adapting narratives for different platforms, crafting persuasive stories for nature

Ready to transform your passion for nature into a powerful story that inspires action? This journey will equip you with the essential skills to craft a compelling narrative that resonates. You'll discover how to structure your story using the classic Hero's Journey, develop a clear and impactful core message, and adapt your communication for any audience or platform. Learn to weave in emotional appeals and data to create a truly persuasive case for protecting our planet. Start this journey and learn to give nature the influential voice it deserves.

Task 1: Lesson: Crafting your compelling narrative
Task 2: Tutorial: Developing your core message
Stop and check
Task 3: Tutorial: Adapting your story
Task 4: Case study: PVC Burundi
Task 5: Case study: TRY Oyster Women Association
Final test
Certificate of completion
REFERENCES

Additional Resources

Publication
Communicating Science Effectively: A Research Retrospective (National Academies)
A report summarizing a body of research on how to communicate science effectively to the public.
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Publication
Storytelling for Social Change (World Vision)
A comprehensive guide on creating impactful stories for young leaders.
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Publication
Environmental Communication Excellence Guide (Environmental Education)
A guide that translates global environmental communication concepts into practical, local contexts for various professionals.
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Guide
Guide to Media Relations (IUCN)
A practical guide to help staff and experts communicate with the media accurately and efficiently.
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Toolbox
Science Communication Toolbox (American Society for Microbiology)
Features tips and resources for eliminating jargon, mitigating misinformation, and telling compelling research stories.
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Guide
Climate Change Communication Guide (U.S. Department of the Interior)
Helps engage audiences in conversations about climate change impacts, with tips for different audience types.
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Playbook
Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook (UNEP)
A guide on redirecting communication to promote sustainability and counter misinformation and overconsumption.
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