LEADER 04108nam 22006135 450 001 9911049069403321 005 20260102120845.0 010 $a3-032-05052-9 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-032-05052-6 035 $a(CKB)44770156100041 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC32471181 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL32471181 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-032-05052-6 035 $a(EXLCZ)9944770156100041 100 $a20260102d2025 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 13$aAn African Perspective on Environmental Communication $eAdvocating for Sustainable Environmental Communication in Africa /$fby Given Mutinta 205 $a1st ed. 2025. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Palgrave Macmillan,$d2025. 215 $a1 online resource (234 pages) 225 1 $aSocial Sciences Series 311 08$a3-032-05051-0 327 $aChapter 1: Introduction to environmental communication -- Chapter 2: Environmental challenges in Africa -- Chapter 3: The role of the traditional media in environmental communication -- Chapter 4: The role of the indigenous African communication methods in environment communication -- Chapter 5: Challenges and opportunities for environmental communication -- Chapter 6: Stakeholder engagement in environmental communication -- Chapter 7: The role of environmental communication in environmental education -- Chapter 8: The importance of monitoring and evaluating environmental communication programmes -- Chapter 9: Conclusions, policy and recommendations to stakeholders for environmental communication. 330 $aThis book delves into the intricate relationship between environmental challenges and communication strategies in Africa. It delves into the history of environmental communication, the factors that led to its emergency, the role of traditional and social media in disseminating information, and indigenous communication methods used by African communities. The book also highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement and the role of environmental communication in environmental education. Besides, the book explores importance and ways of monitoring and evaluating environmental communication programmes. It also provides practical recommendations for policymakers, stakeholders, and communication professionals. The book equips readers with the tools to effectively communicate about environmental issues in Africa, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding how communication can drive positive change for the environment. Given Mutinta is an Associate Professor at the Department of Media and Communication Studies at Nelson Mandela University. He has two Doctorates from both the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He teaches several courses in Media and Communication Studies, and Research Methodology. His research focuses on the use of action research approaches and communication-centred approach to advance knowledge and practice in media and communication studies. 410 0$aSocial Sciences Series 606 $aEnvironmental sciences$xSocial aspects 606 $aHuman geography 606 $aCommunication in the environmental sciences 606 $aEnvironmental geography 606 $aEnvironmental Social Sciences 606 $aHuman Geography 606 $aEnvironmental Communication 606 $aIntegrated Geography 615 0$aEnvironmental sciences$xSocial aspects. 615 0$aHuman geography. 615 0$aCommunication in the environmental sciences. 615 0$aEnvironmental geography. 615 14$aEnvironmental Social Sciences. 615 24$aHuman Geography. 615 24$aEnvironmental Communication. 615 24$aIntegrated Geography. 676 $a333.72014 700 $aMutinta$b Given Chigaya$01888431 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911049069403321 996 $aAn African Perspective on Environmental Communication$94531972 997 $aUNINA