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My research interests lie at the intersections of language and culture, politics, and public communication, with a particular focus on how these dimensions shape environmental and social issues. I explore the field of environmental communication and climate change, examining how language, narratives ... Read More
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Chimwemwe Richard Chavinda is a PhD graduate of the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, in the School of Media, Communication and Sociology. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in English Language Teaching and Applied Language Studies from London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. He is a Lecturer in the Department of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Malawi. His research interests are in the areas of Environmental communication and climate change, communication for development and social change and public communication
Publications
- Book Chapters
4. Chavinda, C.R. (2025) “Voice of Record” The Enduring Legacy of BBC Radio in Shaping African Languages, Culture and Politics. in Sharra, A, Kainja, J and Gunde, A (Eds) The BBC’s Legacy in Africa: Continuities and Change. Routledge (2025)
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003616184-7/voice-record-chimwemwe-richard-chavinda?context=ubx&refId=af0c6ca0-865a-4337-80ca-da0880c58156
- Journal Article
Discursive Construction of Climate Change Knowledge in Lake Chilwa Basin, Malawi. (2024)
https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/QHNCKC7TAJBPXDXWIJRZ/full?target=10.1080/17524032.2024.2427293
- Journal Article
Community Voice and Participation in Climate Change Communication Through Community Radio in Malawi (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1080/19376529.2023.2261906
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My research interests lie at the intersections of language and culture, politics, and public communication, with a particular focus on how these dimensions shape environmental and social issues. I explore the field of environmental communication and climate change, examining how language, narratives, and cultural practices influence perceptions of climate risks, environmental challenges, and sustainability initiatives. I am also interested in communication for development and social change (C4D), with an emphasis on participatory strategies that empower communities to engage in decision-making and drive transformation.,
