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Change starts with a conversation.

Talk about the planet’s boundaries & how to take a step. Take this step and decide a level of commitment that works for you. Try it for a month to see how you do.

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How often do you talk about climate change with friends and family?

Talk To Friends

Breaking Boundaries uses the power of science and storytelling to help people understand and have a conversation about the challenges we’re facing and the hope we have for a better life. Family and friends are a trusted source when it comes to taking action on climate. So although it doesn’t have a direct impact on your carbon emissions, talking to those around you is one of the most powerful things you can do. Most people recognise that climate change is happening and that humans have played a role. So talk to family and friends about it more - hope and action starts with a conversation.

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Tips

Not sure about how to talk about climate change? Watching Breaking Boundaries is a good place to start, with friends and family too. You can watch it at home or arrange a screening. Climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe says 'The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it' and suggests talking about what people care about most, how life can be better and the practical steps they can take. Read Climate Outreach’s guide on Talking Climate or watch Climate Solutions 101 for more on the science.

Talk about the step you’re taking and remember to respect different opinions - we’re all in this together and we need everyone on board.

Benefits

Having conversations might not directly cut your carbon emissions or restore nature, but it helps others recognise the challenge and, more importantly, that there is hope if we act together.

By talking about the planetary boundaries and the steps you’re taking, you could give others the confidence to make a change too. They will take that knowledge with them to their own family and friends, their work, their communities. The more people we talk to, the more steps we’ll inspire, adding up to action on a global scale.

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REFERENCES

The great majority of respondents think climate change is happening and most respondents think climate change is at least partially caused by humans.
International Public Opinion on Climate Change
People trust friends and family more.
Climate Change Communication