As the holidays approach the David Suzuki Foundation is introducing a clever new tool to help people discuss climate change in a way that brings people together instead of dividing them.
CliMate, a chatbot on Facebook Messenger, provides strategic suggestions on how stop arguing and start understanding people who don’t share like-minded climate action perspectives. The conversation coach is designed to help cultivate empathy and keep conversations productive and based on common ground and shared values. A five-step conversation cycle and various suggestions provide specifics on how to be positive and productive when discussing climate and environmentally related issues.
Through evidence-based research, policy analysis, education and citizen empowerment, the David Suzuki Foundation works to conserve and protect the natural environment to create a sustainable Canada. The foundation collaborates with non-profit and community organizations, all levels of government, business and individuals. Project work is supported by individual donors, foundation grants and corporate support.
To message with the CliMate, click here.
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