Bria Schraeder • 2022 Award Winner of FCF Climate Action Accelerator • Quest University, Canada
Channel: Future Communicators Foundation
Date: 2023-01-18

The Future Communicators Foundation is pleased to award Bria Schraeder of Quest University the 2023 FCF Climate Action Accelerator scholarship!
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The scholarship recognises young scholars in communications whose research addresses issues in sustainability, climate science, and social justice, providing them the funds to disseminate their research at a professional conference.
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Bria's submission stood out for its emphasis upon the emotional challenges of the climate crisis. Turning to social psychology to critique the perpetuation of fear-based communications is a much-needed contribution to climate discourse. Pointing out that such “doomer” tactics alienate and polarize audiences, while diverting funds from those who suffer most, namely Indigenous peoples, is a message that needs to be heard at all levels of governance and the sciences in respect to communications strategy.
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