This page brings together all the materials related to the study "How citizens engage with the social media presence of climate authorities: the case of five Brazilian cities", by Lesandro Ponciano. It includes datasets, dissemination materials, a podcast video, and more—designed for students, researchers, and anyone interested in digital engagement and climate resilience.
Published in: npj Climate Action (Nature Portfolio)
The research explores citizen interactions with climate authorities on social media in five Brazilian cities, especially during extreme weather events. Using social media analysis, meteorological data, and qualitative methods, it examines how digital platforms shape climate communication. The findings highlight engagement patterns that promote awareness and preparedness, showing how online exchanges between citizens and officials can strengthen community resilience in the face of climate challenges.
The following datasets were created as part of this research and are publicly available for further analysis:
This dataset contains the social media interactions analyzed in the study.
This complementary dataset includes the official meteorological warnings issued for the studied cities during the study period.
These articles present the research findings in an accessible format for broader audiences:
The history behind the paper. It explains that the idea for the research arose from an extreme weather event that occurred in the city of Belo Horizonte in 2020.
Read the history behind the paper on Springer Nature Community
An overview of the communication patterns identified in the research, discussing implications for effective climate communication strategies.
Read an overview of the results on Springer Nature Community
Uma visão geral dos padrões de comunicação identificados na pesquisa, discutindo implicações para estratégias eficazes de comunicação climática.
A história por trás do artigo. Ele explica que a ideia da pesquisa surgiu de um evento climático extremo ocorrido na cidade de Belo Horizonte em 2020.
This presentation expands on the research findings, discussing how digital communication technologies can enhance community preparedness for climate-related events.
Listen to a discussion about the research findings, methodology, and implications for climate communication:
This research contributes to several important areas:
The findings are particularly relevant for:
This research contributes to SDG 11 by analyzing how climate authorities in urban settings leverage social media to enhance community preparedness and resilience.
The study supports SDG 13 by exploring digital engagement strategies that promote public awareness and responsiveness during extreme weather events.
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