| Environmental Risk Communication Virtual Training | |
| Date | Daily Schedule |
| November 9, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST |
| November 10, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST |
| Agenda: Environmental Risk Communication Instructors: Susan Z. Forney | Anthony J. (Tony) Sadar Registration Deadline Date: November 4, 2021 Registration Contact Information: Sue Dilli and Jackie Burkhardt (training@marama.org) , or Sharon Ray (sray@marama.org). | |
Course Description and Learning Objectives: The introductory Environmental Risk Communication training course familiarizes students with the theory and practice of risk communication and equips them with practical how-to guidance for effectively communicating about sensitive environmental and health issues. Students will learn to distinguish the different forms and circumstances surrounding risk communication, and the factors that boost success in each. The training features a number of case studies and video examples.
- Key skill sets addressed in the training are:
- Planning and evaluating risk communication efforts.
- Identifying, understanding and prioritizing stakeholders.
- Developing and delivering key messages.
- Identifying and preparing spokespersons.
- Understanding and applying the right tools for communicating about risk in person (face-to-face, in meetings and hearings), in print and electronically/digitally.
- Navigating environmental justice initiatives.
Registration Instructions: This training series will be held via GOTOWEBINAR. There is NO registration fee for state and local staff to attend this training.
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