Christel van Eck

Christel van Eck is an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, specializing in Communication, Organizations and Society. Her research focuses on climate change communication, science communication, and the societal dynamics of climate skepticism and activism. She holds a PhD from Wageningen University (topic: climate communication) and has conducted extensive research on online media's role in shaping climate discourse. Her work explores polarization mechanisms, public engagement strategies, and the ethical dimensions of scientist advocacy.

Key research themes include:

• Climate change polarization across digital platforms
• Effective communication strategies for climate solutions
• Media framing of climate science and activism
• Public perception of climate risks and narratives

Her recent publications analyze conversational safety in climate discussions, value-based polarization around energy solutions, and emotional language in climate discourse. She has also explored the challenges of maintaining neutrality in science-activism interfaces and the evolving roles of young climate scientists as communicators.

Education background: PhD in Climate Communication (Wageningen University), prior qualifications not explicitly stated.