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Visual Framing of Climate Information
Two contrasting framing dimensions of psychological distance (x-axis) and outcome framing (y-axis) resulting in four visually framed maps.
Two contrasting framing dimensions of psychological distance (x-axis) and outcome framing (y-axis) resulting in four visually framed maps.
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Extreme rainfall model results framed from a loss perspective: This map highlights the roads that are not accessible for emergency services (threshold of 30 cm) for different rain showers (near loss).
Extreme rainfall model results framed from a loss perspective: This map highlights the roads that are not accessible for emergency services (threshold of 30 cm) for different rain showers (near loss).
Extreme rainfall model results framed from a gain perspective: This map shows the general spatial opportunities to develop a water robust neighbourhood (distant gain).
Extreme rainfall model results framed from a gain perspective: This map shows the general spatial opportunities to develop a water robust neighbourhood (distant gain).
Map 4: Extreme rainfall model results framed from a gain perspective: This map depicts the adaptation mainstreaming opportunities during sewage repair or renovation (near gain).
Map 4: Extreme rainfall model results framed from a gain perspective: This map depicts the adaptation mainstreaming opportunities during sewage repair or renovation (near gain).
heoretical Framework, showing in grey the discussion points
heoretical Framework, showing in grey the discussion points
Highlighted quotes for the three different interpretations of the near loss map
Highlighted quotes for the three different interpretations of the near loss map
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Visual Framing of Climate Information

The complex challenges integral to climate change have driven climate tools and model simulations to become a crucial element in informing policy-making processes. However, there is limited consideration of how the representation of information and the actors themselves influence decisions taken. This paper outlines the importance of visual framing effects on the policy-maker’s interpretation.

Interested to read more? Find the article on the Delta Links publication of December 2021

Sophie van Rijn (International Land and Water Management, Wageningen University; Communication Design for Innovation, TU Delft)

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