- December 12 marks 10 years since the Paris Climate Agreement.
- MeCCO tracks climate change coverage from 131 media outlets across the globe.
- Global media mentions of climate topics have significantly declined in recent years.
- Australia’s climate coverage has hit its lowest point since 2014.
- Public support for climate initiatives in Australia has dropped noticeably since 2021.
Ten Years Since the Paris Agreement
As we approach December 12, 2025, it will mark a full ten years since the historic adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement during COP21. The Media and Climate Change Observatory, a significant initiative, has been tracking media coverage of climate-related topics across a range of reputable print media outlets. This includes 131 outlets from 59 countries, offering a comprehensive look at how climate change and global warming have been discussed over the years. Data indicates that major events, such as the 2009 Copenhagen conference, attracted extensive global attention, and the 2015 Paris agreement signing saw a notable spike in coverage.
In summary, the data shows significant declines in media coverage of climate change, particularly in Australia, where it is at an alarming low compared to prior years. The reduced focus correlates with diminishing public support for climate policies, which could jeopardize future climate action. It is essential that both the media and the public reinstate climate discussions, as the underlying physics of climate change remain unchanged and continue to pose serious threats.
