
The Climate Dictionary is an international initiative by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), designed to serve as an intuitive handbook for understanding climate change.
The publication features a series of key terms and phenomena of climate change. Complex concepts and jargon are broken down into easily understandable pieces of knowledge through a dynamic combination of visuals, explanations, and storytelling, catering to diverse audiences with various levels of expertise.
(This initiative) was driven by the belief that empowering people with knowledge is crucial in fostering action and collective responsibility towards addressing climate change. By utilizing a creative combination of compelling visuals, concise explanations, and engaging storytelling, “The Climate Dictionary” effectively communicated complex climate concepts in a user-friendly and visually captivating manner.







