FINDINGS

Based on the Twitter analysis as well as other social media platforms more generally:​

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1) Climate change-related hashtag use has increased on Twitter, which shows the growing  awareness and attention on climate change participation. 

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2) Social media has led to widespread networks of climate advocates, dispersing operational and geographic spheres. 

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3) The discourse on climate change has shifted towards a “crisis” frame.

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4) Social media allows activists, especially youth, to create a specific climate narrative shaped by images and hashtags. 

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5) Social media amplifies the voices of people who lack political power, including youth and people from marginalized communities. 

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