Building Community Climate Change Mobilization Through The Use of The War Metaphor? Researching a Grand Strategy For Climate Change Resilience, a Presentation and Facilitated Discussion
Adam Zemans explores the use of war metaphors in discussions of climate change. With highlights on how this framing, used by figures like the UN Chief and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, conveys urgency and the need for a large-scale response. However, the war metaphor also has drawbacks, potentially creating a divisive mindset and prioritizing military-style solutions. Alternatives are also considered, as in focusing on collective action towards a sustainable future.
