This discussion gives participants the tools to understand climate change disinformation, how it spreads, the threats it poses to society, and how to counter it and ensure access to unbiased information. Moderator: • Dr. Raidan Al Saqqaf: Resident Economist and COP28 Technical Lead, UN Resident Coordinator's Office for UAE. Lead Presentation: • Bhanu Neupane - Communication and Information Expert, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Commentary: • Kate Cell - Senior Climate Campaign Manager, Climate and Energy Program - The Climate Action Against Disinformation Coalition (CAAD). •Sarah Al Shaarawi - Managing Editor, Arab Media and Society and Head of the Research and Publications Division, Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism- American University in Cairo. •Caroline Rego - Associate Campaign Director, Brazil - Purpose.
This webinar is part of the 28-for-28 Event Series by the United Nations in UAE to engage with the public on topics related to climate ahead of the Climate Change Conference (COP28).