Space4Climate invites expressions of interest from individuals from our member organisations, at all career stages, to become Space4Climate Champions. This is an opportunity to build / use your skills and confidence in communicating your research and expertise in climate data from space to a range of audiences, as well as building-up your communications experience.
Previous Space4Climate Champions have been able to:
- Join Space4Climate stands at conferences and exhibitions
- Provide expert comment for media requests
- Join us at networking events with policy and industry audiences
- Take part in discussion panels to represent the UK EO for climate community
- Access free media and engagement training
- Publish blogs on the Space4Climate website
Benefits
- Extend the engagement and impact of your work
- Gain experience and confidence in discussing your research in lay-person’s language
- Media profiling opportunities
- Communications training via Space4Climate
- Build your network of contacts
Requirements
- Over 18 years old
- Employed by an organisation or institution that is a member of Space4Climate
- You have the support of your line manager / supervisor for your application
- Expertise in part(s) of the climate data from space supply chain. We represent end-to-end capability from mission to information utilising satellite data in decision support for climate action.
- Commit to accepting requests from Space4Climate to attend relevant events / join panels when you are able to
(Please note that Space4Climate is not in a position to reimburse travel and accommodation expenses for events)
Next steps
If you are keen to become a Space4Climate Champion, please email Sally Stevens, Space4Climate’s Communications and Engagement Manager, s.stevens@reading.ac.uk with the following information:
Your name:
Your host institution / employer:
Your email address:
Where you are based (useful to know for regional events):
Your area(s) of expertise:
Number of years in the sector:
Any relevant experience/training in communications/media (not an essential requirement to become a Champion but useful to know):
What you hope to gain from becoming a Space4Climate Champion (brief comments):
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please email Sally, s.stevens@reading.ac.uk