Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020)
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Resumo: | Purpose – The concept of environmental diplomacy appears associated with events (conventions) promoted between states and transnational organisations to discuss aspects related to regulating the use of natural resources and regulating pollution. In this study, the authors intend to highlight the contribution brought to environmental diplomacy by leading television figure David Attenborough and his focus on the destruction of biodiversity by humans (the problem). It is intended to analyse the frames of his public interventions, comparing them with the prevailing frames in the UNFCCC policies. Design/methodology/approach – A predominantly inductive method of qualitative and interpretative nature is used. In epistemological terms, the framing analysis stems from a social constructivist perspective. A theoretical model for frame analysis was defined by combining the frameworks proposed by Entman (1993) and Semetko and Valkenburg (2000) and considering previous studies (Anholt, 2015; Seelig, 2019). Analysis scrutinised a two-fold corpus comprising articles regarding actions and statements by David Attenborough published in The Guardian between 2018 and 2020, and the UN’s legal framework for climate change. Findings – The most prominent frames regarding climate crisis in transnational policies are responsibilities. Attenborough’s calls for action highlight the frames of “morality”, “responsibilities” and “problems”. However, it is necessary to make a distinction between the discourse used in transnational treaties and that by Attenborough. In the former, discourse is more technical and impersonal, presented in a structure of legal diplomas and barely accessible to the public. In contrast, Attenborough’s speech is more emotional, appealing and sometimes dramatic. His message is transmitted straightforwardly to the public in a pedagogical, personal tone. Social implications – The choice of high-profile personalities like David Attenborough as ambassadors has implications in the visibility of the environmental cause, and in the multiplication of initiatives that denounce environmental degradation. Originality/value – This study explores and analyses the narrative construct regarding climate change as carried out by a trusted and respected media voice. The authors intend to contribute to understanding the amplification role of public figures in controversial issues and diplomatic matters. The main contribution of this study is to highlight the strategic nature of the choice of SDA by political powers to voice the drama of climate emergency. |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020)Ethics, Sustainable development, Public relations, Framing, Public diplomacyPurpose – The concept of environmental diplomacy appears associated with events (conventions) promoted between states and transnational organisations to discuss aspects related to regulating the use of natural resources and regulating pollution. In this study, the authors intend to highlight the contribution brought to environmental diplomacy by leading television figure David Attenborough and his focus on the destruction of biodiversity by humans (the problem). It is intended to analyse the frames of his public interventions, comparing them with the prevailing frames in the UNFCCC policies. Design/methodology/approach – A predominantly inductive method of qualitative and interpretative nature is used. In epistemological terms, the framing analysis stems from a social constructivist perspective. A theoretical model for frame analysis was defined by combining the frameworks proposed by Entman (1993) and Semetko and Valkenburg (2000) and considering previous studies (Anholt, 2015; Seelig, 2019). Analysis scrutinised a two-fold corpus comprising articles regarding actions and statements by David Attenborough published in The Guardian between 2018 and 2020, and the UN’s legal framework for climate change. Findings – The most prominent frames regarding climate crisis in transnational policies are responsibilities. Attenborough’s calls for action highlight the frames of “morality”, “responsibilities” and “problems”. However, it is necessary to make a distinction between the discourse used in transnational treaties and that by Attenborough. In the former, discourse is more technical and impersonal, presented in a structure of legal diplomas and barely accessible to the public. In contrast, Attenborough’s speech is more emotional, appealing and sometimes dramatic. His message is transmitted straightforwardly to the public in a pedagogical, personal tone. Social implications – The choice of high-profile personalities like David Attenborough as ambassadors has implications in the visibility of the environmental cause, and in the multiplication of initiatives that denounce environmental degradation. Originality/value – This study explores and analyses the narrative construct regarding climate change as carried out by a trusted and respected media voice. The authors intend to contribute to understanding the amplification role of public figures in controversial issues and diplomatic matters. The main contribution of this study is to highlight the strategic nature of the choice of SDA by political powers to voice the drama of climate emergency.Repositório da Universidade de LisboaSebastião, Sónia PedroSoares, Isabel2023-09-20T14:43:35Z2022-08-262022-08-26T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/28674engSebastiao, S.P. and Soares, I. (2023), "Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020)", Journal of Communication Management, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 207-225. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCOM-04-2022-003010.1108/JCOM-04-2022-0030info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-09-24T01:32:14Zoai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/28674Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T20:30:52.925106Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020) |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020) |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020) Sebastião, Sónia Pedro Ethics, Sustainable development, Public relations, Framing, Public diplomacy |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020) |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020) |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020) |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020) |
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Environmental diplomacy: from transnational policies to the role of ambassadors – the contribution of David Attenborough (2018–2020) |
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Sebastião, Sónia Pedro |
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Sebastião, Sónia Pedro Soares, Isabel |
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Soares, Isabel |
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Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
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Sebastião, Sónia Pedro Soares, Isabel |
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Ethics, Sustainable development, Public relations, Framing, Public diplomacy |
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Ethics, Sustainable development, Public relations, Framing, Public diplomacy |
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Purpose – The concept of environmental diplomacy appears associated with events (conventions) promoted between states and transnational organisations to discuss aspects related to regulating the use of natural resources and regulating pollution. In this study, the authors intend to highlight the contribution brought to environmental diplomacy by leading television figure David Attenborough and his focus on the destruction of biodiversity by humans (the problem). It is intended to analyse the frames of his public interventions, comparing them with the prevailing frames in the UNFCCC policies. Design/methodology/approach – A predominantly inductive method of qualitative and interpretative nature is used. In epistemological terms, the framing analysis stems from a social constructivist perspective. A theoretical model for frame analysis was defined by combining the frameworks proposed by Entman (1993) and Semetko and Valkenburg (2000) and considering previous studies (Anholt, 2015; Seelig, 2019). Analysis scrutinised a two-fold corpus comprising articles regarding actions and statements by David Attenborough published in The Guardian between 2018 and 2020, and the UN’s legal framework for climate change. Findings – The most prominent frames regarding climate crisis in transnational policies are responsibilities. Attenborough’s calls for action highlight the frames of “morality”, “responsibilities” and “problems”. However, it is necessary to make a distinction between the discourse used in transnational treaties and that by Attenborough. In the former, discourse is more technical and impersonal, presented in a structure of legal diplomas and barely accessible to the public. In contrast, Attenborough’s speech is more emotional, appealing and sometimes dramatic. His message is transmitted straightforwardly to the public in a pedagogical, personal tone. Social implications – The choice of high-profile personalities like David Attenborough as ambassadors has implications in the visibility of the environmental cause, and in the multiplication of initiatives that denounce environmental degradation. Originality/value – This study explores and analyses the narrative construct regarding climate change as carried out by a trusted and respected media voice. The authors intend to contribute to understanding the amplification role of public figures in controversial issues and diplomatic matters. The main contribution of this study is to highlight the strategic nature of the choice of SDA by political powers to voice the drama of climate emergency. |
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