Using social network analysis to assess connections within climate and energy education organizations: A case study conducted by the Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN).
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| Title: | Using social network analysis to assess connections within climate and energy education organizations: A case study conducted by the Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN). |
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| Authors: | Boyd, Kathryn J.1 (AUTHOR) kathryn.boyd@colorado.edu, Busch, K. C.2 (AUTHOR), Gold, Anne U.1 (AUTHOR), Ward, Emily G.1 (AUTHOR), Niepold, Frank3 (AUTHOR), Poppleton, Kristen4 (AUTHOR), Haas, Don5 (AUTHOR), Fiorile-Desranleau, Gina1 (AUTHOR), Morrison, Deb L.6,7 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Environmental Education Research. Dec2025, Vol. 31 Issue 12, p2375-2398. 24p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Climate change education, *Community involvement, Social network analysis, Energy policy, Collective action, Social justice, Climate change mitigation, Capacity building |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Climate change education (CCE) plays a critical role in climate empowerment and addressing the challenge of climate change. We present results from the first social network analysis of CCE in the U.S. We surveyed CCE professionals through an established CCE network and wide dissemination from CCE professionals about their interactions with others across 5 dimensions: (1) climate and energy education; (2) climate action, climate empowerment, or community engagement; (3) workforce development in the climate and energy field; (4) diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism; and (5) climate or energy policy. The resulting network analysis shows some cohesiveness, especially for the first two dimensions; however, network cohesiveness could be improved. The findings also show the keystone organizations and brokers across the CCE field. This study provides a foundation for developing targeted strategies to strengthen CCE for improving coordinated and collaborative climate action. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Climate change education (CCE) plays a critical role in climate empowerment and addressing the challenge of climate change. We present results from the first social network analysis of CCE in the U.S. We surveyed CCE professionals through an established CCE network and wide dissemination from CCE professionals about their interactions with others across 5 dimensions: (1) climate and energy education; (2) climate action, climate empowerment, or community engagement; (3) workforce development in the climate and energy field; (4) diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism; and (5) climate or energy policy. The resulting network analysis shows some cohesiveness, especially for the first two dimensions; however, network cohesiveness could be improved. The findings also show the keystone organizations and brokers across the CCE field. This study provides a foundation for developing targeted strategies to strengthen CCE for improving coordinated and collaborative climate action. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 13504622 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13504622.2024.2408424 |
