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https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2024-1649
https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2024-1649
10 Jun 2024
 | 10 Jun 2024

Designing and evaluating a public engagement activity about sea level rise

Nieske Vergunst, Tugce Varol, and Erik van Sebille

Abstract. In this paper, we describe the design process of a public engagement activity about sea level rise aimed at young adults aged 16 to 25, intended to enhance participants’ response efficacy and perceived relevance. We conducted the activity at multiple occasions and performed a statistical analysis of the impact measurement among 117 participants. Based on the analysis and observations, we conclude that the activity resonated well with our target audience, regardless of their level of science capital, suggesting that a design study approach is well-suited for the development of similar activities.

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12 Mar 2025
Designing and evaluating a public engagement activity about sea level rise
Nieske Vergunst, Tugce Varol, and Erik van Sebille
Geosci. Commun., 8, 67–80, https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-8-67-2025,https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-8-67-2025, 2025
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We developed and evaluated a board game about sea level rise to engage young adults. We found...
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