Addressing the Challenge of Climate Mis/Disinformation

The spread of climate mis/disinformation poses significant challenges to public understanding, effective policy-making, and meaningful climate action. By distorting facts, fueling doubt, and deepening polarization, false narratives obstruct the consensus needed to address the climate crisis.

On September 19-20, 2025, the Centre for Information Integrity (CII) at the University of Ottawa will host the Summit on Climate Mis/Disinformation. This two-day event, held in part at the state-of-the-art INNOVA Space, will bring together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders from diverse disciplines—spanning climate science, policy, media, technology, and communications—to confront these challenges head-on. Participants will explore the drivers and impacts of climate mis/disinformation and collaborate on actionable solutions, including tools, strategies, and initiatives that foster resilience and promote informed climate dialogue.

By joining the summit, you will :

• Gain insights into the complex landscape of climate mis/disinformation : Understand its drivers, impacts, and potential solutions through expert-led panels and discussions.
• Collaborate on developing and sharing innovative solutions : Contribute to identifying and exchanging tools, strategies, and lessons learned to combat climate mis/disinformation, promote resilience, and foster informed climate dialogue.
• Engage in meaningful, collaborative problem-solving : Work with researchers, policymakers, media professionals, and civil society organizations to map out actionable solutions and build coalitions for long-term change beyond the Summit.
• Help shape a global response to the climate crisis : Commit to collective, interdisciplinary action in tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Path to the Summit : Events and Activities

The Centre for Information Integrity's (CII) Summit on Climate Mis/Disinformation builds on a series of events designed to address the challenges posed by climate mis/disinformation. These activities focus on understanding its drivers and impacts, sharing practical tools and strategies, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. Together, they lay the groundwork for actionable solutions to counter false narratives and support informed climate action.

Call for Participants, Submissions, and Sponsors

The Centre for Information Integrity (CII) invites you to join our initiatives, including the September 2025 Summit on Climate Change Mis/Disinformation. We seek engaged participants, innovative ideas, and sponsorship support to maximize the impact of these events, advancing solutions to counter climate mis/disinformation and promote informed climate action.

Ways to participate :

• Hybrid Workshop | January 31, 2025 : Join experts and practitioners from across disciplines to exchange strategies, tools, and policies aimed at strengthening public resilience to mis/disinformation and fostering informed climate action.

• Solutions Fair | September 19-20, 2025 : Have an idea, tool, or strategy to counter false or misleading climate narratives? Submit your innovative ideas or tools that counter false/misleading climate narratives and/or promote accurate and constructive dialogue. Selected contributions will be featured at the Summit.

• Student Poster Fair | September 19-20, 2025 : Undergraduate and graduate students in the National Capital Region are encouraged to submit research posters on climate mis/disinformation. Accepted posters will be prominently displayed during the Summit, providing students with a platform to share their findings, connect with attendees, and compete for awards recognizing outstanding contributions.

• Sponsorship Opportunities : Through financial sponsorship support the mission while gaining visibility and connecting with leaders advancing informed climate action. Sponsors will receive recognition in Summit materials and during events, offering a unique opportunity to align with an impactful initiative.

To submit your interest or learn more :

Contact us at [email protected] for submission guidelines, deadlines, or further details on participation and sponsorship opportunities.

Meet our partners

Trottier family Foundation

The Trottier Family Foundation supports projects focused on science, health, education, and environmental sustainability. Dedicated to driving impactful change, the Foundation funds initiatives that promote scientific understanding, address climate change, and foster resilient communities. Through strategic partnerships, it works to advance evidence-based approaches and long-term solutions to pressing societal challenges.

For more information, visit their About page.

Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)

The Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM) is a non-profit organization focused on applied research in artificial intelligence, data science, and software architecture. CRIM works with industry and public partners to develop solutions in areas like cybersecurity, AI, and data processing, applying research to address practical challenges.

For more information, visit their About page.