Workshop on Overcoming Barriers in Misinformation and Environmental Advocacy for Youth Climate Action

This collaborative side event with Rethinking Climate, The New Global Order, Osservatorio Parigi, and other key partners focuses on empowering youth to drive impactful climate resilience through education, advocacy, and practical tools. Recognizing young people's barriers to accessing reliable climate information, we aim to equip participants with the knowledge and resources needed to counteract misinformation. Climate and Censorship: Misinformation and Digital Advocacy The session delves into the challenges posed by climate misinformation and censorship, particularly in the digital sphere. It examines how false narratives impact public perceptions and hinder societal mobilization. Participants will explore how misinformation spreads on social media and digital platforms, with real-life examples demonstrating its effect on youth climate activism and trust in institutions. Hands-on Counteraction Techniques With practical workshops and interactive activities, participants will learn fact-checking techniques and develop critical digital navigation skills, strengthening their ability to recognize misinformation and bias.

Asia Guerreschi is a Post Doctorate Researcher in Circular Economy at the University of Ferrara. Her research focuses on innovative circular economy strategies and decarbonization measuring their environmental, economic, and social impact. With a background in communication, she then completed a Master of Science at King’s College London on Physical Geography with a final research on observing cloud cover effect on in-canopy and ambient temperature through Arduino based sensors and remote sensing. In 2020 she founded a youth-led organization called Rethinking Climate with a mission to revolutionize environmental communication towards effective climate action. Barbara Monticelli is a PhD student in Communication, Markets, and Society at IULM University, focusing on communication strategies to improve youth accessibility, inclusion, and participation in climate governance and negotiations. She consults for the research center CIMASC on projects related to climate change communication, youth empowerment and climate education, as well as corporate CSR and ESG communication. She also collaborates with Brain Lab on projects that apply neuroscience to consumer behavior and marketing in sustainability. Outside the academic world, Barbara worked with Omnicom PR Group on clients' sustainability projects, and more recently with EarthDay.org on international campaigns and youth engagement. Finally, she is Vice-President of Rethinking Climate and In-Country Ambassador of The Wonders of This Place. Andrea Grieco is a Content Creator and Impact Manager actively engaged in environmental sustainability and human rights issues. With an academic background in international law, human rights, and environmental science, Andrea has dedicated his career to raising public awareness on the importance of protecting our planet and ensuring fundamental rights for all. Through his social media channels, he shares information, strategies, and practical solutions to tackle climate challenges and promote a more equitable and sustainable society. His clear and engaging language connects with and inspires people. Andrea collaborates with numerous NGOs and international organizations, advancing awareness campaigns and educational projects. His mission is simple yet powerful: to create a better future for current and future generations. Stefano Cisternino is a Science Communication Expert at the JRC (EU Commission), Environmental Journalist in Italy, Sweden, Belgium, England. Climate Educator specializing in climate risk communication. Domenico Vito PhD Bioengineer Observer to the Conferences of the Parties since 2015 , Member of the Italian Society of Climate Sciences (SISC), active in various environmental organizations and networks (The Climate Reality Project) and an active participant in UN YOUNGO, the constituent of young people within the Framework Convention of Nations United in which take part on various working groups (Energy, Health, and Agriculture) and serve as a thematic coordinator of UNEP Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) Microplastics and Marine Litter (ML&MP) Working Group and MOC-LLAB. Member of GACSA and promoter of the blog / YouTube channel HubZine Italia for dissemination on international negotiations and organizer of the Climate Change Symposiums and Climate Social Forum and Founder Osservatorio Parigi.