Jordan Harold

Jordan Harold is a Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of East Anglia (UEA), with research focused on improving science communication, particularly in the context of climate change. He is also a member of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and ClimateUEA, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts in climate science and policy. His work bridges cognitive psychology and public decision-making, aiming to make scientific evidence more accessible and usable.

Education:

• BSc in Psychology (First Class Honours), University of Warwick
• MSc in Science (with Distinction), Open University
• PhD, University of East Anglia – focused on cognition of data visuals and climate science communication at the science-policy interface

His research investigates how individuals interpret scientific data, especially climate-related information, and how communication strategies can be optimized. He employs experimental methods, eye-tracking, surveys, and interviews. Key projects include co-designing IPCC report visuals and developing guidelines for communicating climatic uncertainties. His work supports policymakers and the public in making informed, evidence-based decisions.

His recent publications center on data visualization in IPCC reports, assessing visual complexity, and improving accessibility. These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary science communication, cognitive psychology, and climate policy interface research.

Scientific Contributions:

• Contributor and drafting author to IPCC Special Reports (Global Warming of 1.5°C, Climate Change and Land)
• Collaboration with InfoDesignLab and Future Climate for Africa programme
• Development of practical guidelines for climate data communication

He has advised on communication strategies for major climate assessments and has been featured in media such as Carbon Brief. Jordan Harold has not supervised any named students in the provided texts and has not received any explicitly mentioned awards. He is actively involved in research but no lab or team leadership is specified beyond collaborative projects.