Climate Disinformation – EC Library Guide: EU Websites
EU websites
- Climate disinformation | European Commission, Directorate-General for Climate Action
Climate disinformation is the intentional dissemination of false information related to climate change and climate action. It can take many forms, from hard denial and conspiracy theories to softer, more insidious disinformation that seeks to muddy the waters by claiming that climate change is not man-made or as bad as scientists are saying and therefore requires no urgent action.
- How to deal with climate disinformation | European Commission, Directorate-General for Climate Action
These three booklets are useful, if you want to: Learn to identify conspiracies and how to talk with people who believe in them; Debunk misinformation effectively; Talk about the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change.
- How to talk to people about climate action toolkit | European Commission, Directorate-General for Climate ActionThis toolkit helps you to explain and communicate climate action to your community. We present 6 common arguments people use to justify their inaction, along with suggestions on how you can respond to each of them. We also provide some tips on how to talk about climate change.
- Hearing on "Climate change disinformation" | European Parliament
On Tuesday 28 February 2023, after the exchange of views on "Setting Global Standards to Protect the Integrity of Information", the ING2 (Special Committee on foreign interference and disinformation, and on strengthening integrity in the EP) held a hearing on “Climate change disinformation - International disinformation impact on the EU’s climate goals”.
- Stopping greenwashing: how the EU regulates green claims | European ParliamentThe EU aims to put an end to greenwashing, when companies claim to be greener than they are, and provide more information to consumers on the durability of products they buy.
- The EU’s Digital Services Act | European Commission, Directorate-General for CommunicationThe DSA regulates online intermediaries and platforms such as marketplaces, social networks, content-sharing platforms, app stores, and online travel and accommodation platforms. Its main goal is to prevent illegal and harmful activities online and the spread of disinformation. It ensures user safety, protects fundamental rights, and creates a fair and open online platform environment.
- Tackling online disinformation | European Commission, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
The Commission is tackling the spread of online disinformation and misinformation to ensure the protection of European values and democratic systems.
- The Code of Conduct on Disinformation | European Commission, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and TechnologyThe Code of Conduct aims to combat disinformation risks while fully upholding the freedom of speech and enhancing transparency under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
- GRP-Countering climate disinformation | Viva Engage
A community for colleagues who would like to know more about how to counter climate disinformation. It is owned and moderated by DG CLIMA unit E2. Access via EU Login.