National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation
Our Mission
Advancing the Conversation on Climate Change
If we train enough voices in proven communication techniques
we can change the national discourse around climate change to be
productive, civic-minded, and solutions-focused.
NNOCCI is a network of individuals and organizations in formal and informal education, the social sciences, climate sciences, and public policy. We are currently working in 184 institutions in 38 states. We share a commitment to using evidenced-based communications methods and providing the social and emotional support needed to engage as climate communicators. By working together we develop the knowledge, techniques, community, and confidence needed to empower our audiences to act on climate change. And by speaking about climate change consistently across the country we are changing public discourse to be positive, civic-minded, and solutions-focused.
NNOCCI colleagues continue to experiment, evaluate, and share successes from our work with each other. We learn about the latest findings in climate science and oceanography and how to apply these to our own interpretive contexts at our institutions. In addition we build trust and lasting bonds among community members across the country who share an interest in developing effective ways to engage audiences in learning about and taking action on climate and ocean change.
Join NNOCCI’s Governing Council – Applications Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open to join the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI)’s Governing Council (GC), a group of committees actively engaged in sustaining, deepening and expanding the work of this powerful network. We are currently recruiting for a variety of volunteer positions to join our committees, including the new Regional Leader subcommittee:
- Communications
- JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)
- Training
- Science and Evaluation
- Membership Engagement
- Regional Leaders
Positions are open to all, with no previous NNOCCI training required (see full descriptions in Council Position Description document below for preferred qualifications). Some specific skills and interests we’re looking for: social media, environmental justice, learning module design & Canvas LMS. Please also share with colleagues who you think might be a good fit.
For full position descriptions, visit: NNOCCI Governing Council Position Description
Applications are due by May 15th, 2024 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT
Please contact ContactNNOCCI@gmail.com with any questions.
Land Acknowledgement
The NNOCCI community is spread across North America and the Hawai’i Islands. We acknowledge our debt to the Indigenous peoples of these regions who have stewarded and continue to steward these lands and waters for millennia and whose stolen lands we reside on.
We remember the violence, genocide, and forced resettlement that compelled our present day borders and lifestyles.
We commit to learning from, supporting, and honoring the knowledge and work of our Indigenous neighbors as we nurture and grow our community of climate communicators and champions. For more information on our commitments to Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice, visit our JEDI resources page (coming soon!).
Our Sponsors
The NNOCCI Crash Course and NNOCCI Trainer Course was prepared by NNOCCI/The Marine Mammal Center under award NA21SEC0080003 from the Environmental Literacy Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Additional funding has been provided by the US Department of State, Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, Canada.
Our spring offerings for our 2024 +2025 Crash Courses are funded [in part] by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author[s] and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.
What We Offer
Training
NNOCCI offers a suite of courses and trainings for Climate Communicators.
Community
NNOCCI Members have access to a community of peers to discuss and learn about climate change communication.
Events
Don’t miss out on or upcoming events, including free presentations to learn more about the Science of Climate Communication.