The complexity of climate change communication

The gap

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and limitations section and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 5 journals.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Child/youth leadership and climate cases (2026) · Oñati Socio-Legal Series · doi

  There is a lack of understanding of child/youth leadership in climate litigation. There is a need to analyze child/youth-involved climate cases and identify children's leadership in their communities and countries.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack understanding child youth leadership climate litigation
• Building Youth Resilience Through Effective Policies: A PESTEL Analysis of Climate-Related Policies in Turkana County, Kenya (2026) · African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability · doi

  There is a lack of research on the impacts of climate variability on young people in Turkana County. Current policies do not make specific provisions for the inclusion of youths in decision-making, innovation, and climate resilience initiatives. There is a need for more effective climate-related policies that address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of young people.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack research impacts climate variability young people
• Building Youth Resilience Through Effective Policies: A PESTEL Analysis of Climate-Related Policies in Turkana County, Kenya (2026) · African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability · doi

  The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the economic impacts of climate variability on young people. The study is limited to Turkana County and may not be generalizable to other regions. The study relies on a household survey, which may not capture the full range of experiences and perspectives of young people.

  generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study does provide comprehensive analysis economic impacts climate
• Analiza porównawcza struktur organizacyjnych i postaw członków młodzieżowych strajków klimatycznych (2026) · Optimum Economic Studies · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the literature on the governance structures of youth climate strikes. The research highlights the need for further research on youth engagement and organized youth activism in the context of intergenerational climate goals.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap literature governance structures youth climate
• Analiza porównawcza struktur organizacyjnych i postaw członków młodzieżowych strajków klimatycznych (2026) · Optimum Economic Studies · doi

  The study suggests that future research should analyze the governance structures of youth climate strikes in other countries. The research highlights the need for further research on the challenges faced by youth climate strikes, including burnout and lack of public interest.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study suggests future research analyze governance structures youth
• Understanding climate change awareness, social impacts, and adaptive behavior among university youth in Bangladesh (2026) · Jurnal Sosiologi Dialektika · doi

  There is a lack of understanding about climate change awareness and adaptive behavior among university youth in Bangladesh. Prior studies have focused on adult populations and have not examined the specific needs and concerns of young people. There is a need for research on the factors influencing pro-environmental behavior among university youth in developing countries.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack understanding about climate change awareness adaptive
• Les ingrédients-clés des interventions pour favoriser l’action climatique chez les personnes adolescentes : croiser les savoirs scientifiques et expérientiels (2026) · Revue de psychoéducation · doi

  There is a need for more research on effective interventions to support adolescents in their climate action. Prior research has highlighted the importance of considering both scientific and experiential knowledge in the development of interventions.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need research effective interventions support adolescents climate
• Building Youth Resilience Through Effective Policies: A PESTEL Analysis of Climate-Related Policies in Turkana County, Kenya (2026) · African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability · doi

  Further research is needed to examine the economic impacts of climate variability on young people. Research should focus on developing and implementing effective climate-related policies that address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of young people. Studies should explore the potential of youth-led climate action in addressing climate variability and promoting sustainable development.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed examine economic impacts climate variability

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