KlimaCampus Kolloquium: Advancing Uncertainty Visualization: How Climate Communication Can Benefit from Data Journalism Practices and Audiences
Communicating uncertainty remains one of the central challenges in both science and society, especially when dealing with climate data. Scientific visualizations are typically designed for precision and methodological transparency, yet they often fail to reach non-scientific audiences without a background in statistics. Data journalism, by contrast, faces the challenge of conveying uncertain information to readers who often lack formal statistical knowledge. Through narrative framing, clear visual metaphors, and interactive techniques, journalists have developed strategies that balance accuracy with accessibility.
This talk explores what climate communication can learn from these journalistic approaches. Drawing on recent research in visualization and uncertainty communication, I will discuss how storytelling, visual design, and interaction can enhance public understanding of uncertainty without oversimplification. The talk proposes an updated perspective on uncertainty visualization, one that bridges scientific rigor and public engagement to foster trust, interpretability, and more informed discussions about uncertainty.
Datum
04.12.2025
Uhrzeit
15:15 h
Ort
- Bundesstr. 53, room 022/023
- Seminar Room 022/023, Ground Floor, Bundesstrasse 53, 20146 Hamburg, Hamburg