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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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kathryn J. Boyd (ORCID |
| Source: | Environmental Education Research. 2025 31(12):2375-2398. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (DOC) |
| Contract Number: | NA17OAR4320101 NA22OAR4320151 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Social Networks, Network Analysis, Climate, Energy, Environmental Education, Social Action, Empowerment, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Racism, Policy, Cooperation |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13504622.2024.2408424 |
| ISSN: | 1350-4622 1469-5871 |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1503042 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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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. |
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| ISSN: | 1350-4622 1469-5871 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13504622.2024.2408424 |
