This paper considers why despite European and US funders increasing their provision of youth-focused programming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) since the popular uprisings of 2011, the majority of those in the 18–25 age range have largely disengaged from formal political participation
News media and climate politics: civic engagement and political efficacy in a climate of reluctant cynicism (CCPA, 2015)
This study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looks at how the news media cover climate change and how this in turn has a strong impact on how citizens understand and engage with the issue. This study identifies ways in which media either create “climate cynicism” or help build more positive public engagement.