Recommendations for science communication under urgent and unexpected climate-related events

This report provides actionable guidance on how to improve science communication in the face of urgent and unexpected climate-related events. In particular, it addresses critical aspects such as establishing clear chains of action, developing coordinated communication strategies, prioritizing proactive planning, tailoring approaches to diverse stakeholders, conducting practice runs, and integrating evidence-informed policy advice. It also examines barriers to effective urgent communication and proposes solutions, emphasizing the importance of consistency, engagement, completeness, accessibility, clarity, and a focus on the impact and consequences of climate crises.