Re-storifying Planet Earth: narratives and storylines for publics and policymakers

A public lecture organised by The Geological Society
Professor Iain Stewart MBE

  • In person (Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG) or online via Zoom

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Geologists have an important role to play in ensuring wise planetary stewardship and delivering improved human wellbeing.
But conveying this critical role to non-geologists is hindered by difficulties in conveying our science to lay publics and policy makers. Therefore, geologists need to become better communicators, storifying their science through more compelling and engaging narratives.
Drawing on first-hand experience of both documentary filmmaking with broadcast media and interdisciplinary collaborations between scientists and non-technical end-users (from politicians to communities), this free talk by Professor Iain Stewart MBE will explore these principles and practices of re-storifying planet Earth.
This is a hybrid event, which can be attended in person at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, or online via Zoom.

Visit The Geological Society webpage for full details and to book a place.

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About the speaker

Professor Iain Stewart MBE is Professor of Geoscience Communication at the University of Plymouth where he also holds the UNESCO Chair for Geoscience and Society.
His research interests are in disaster risk reduction, climate change and Earth science communication.
His Earth science communication work has involved a 15-year partnership with BBC Science making popular television documentaries about planet Earth.
Professor Iain Stewart MBE
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