Narrativas mediáticas de la Conferencia de las Partes (COP) en los informativos de TVE (2014 - 2024)

Jonattan Rodríguez Hernández

doi:10.31637/epsir-2025-693

Authors

Jonattan Rodríguez Hernández Complutense University of Madrid https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8680-5800

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-693

Keywords:

climate summits, public television, discourse analisis, COP Conferences, global challenges, public opinion, journalism, TVE

Abstract

Introduction: This study analyzes the media coverage of climate summits in the news programs of the Spanish television channel TVE from January 2014 to June 2024. Methodology: Relevant news items were extracted using the Verba tool from the Civio Foundation for subsequent analysis employing natural language processing (NLP) techniques and discourse analysis. Results: The analysis shows that most of the news items have a neutral tone, with significant coverage peaks during November and December. The predominant themes include energy transition, global challenges, and climate commitments. Political figures and international entities play a prominent role in the media narrative. Discussions: These findings are interpreted in the context of existing literature, highlighting how the results contribute to understanding the relationship between climate events and media coverage. Conclusions: The importance of balanced and accurate media coverage to positively influence public perception of climate summits is emphasized. It is recommended to consider greater inclusion of collaborative narratives and continuous training for journalists on climate issues.

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Author Biography

Jonattan Rodríguez Hernández, Complutense University of Madrid

Pre-doctoral contract from the Complutense University of Madrid for the completion of his doctoral thesis (Banco Santander - Complutense University of Madrid). He is part of the Department of Journalism and New Media of the Faculty of Information Sciences. She participates in the research project Traceability, transparency and access to information (ref. PR27/21-017). Her lines of research are studies on social movements, network analysis and environmental communication. She has carried out doctoral research stays at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Salamanca (2022/2023) and at the Faculty of Social, Legal and Communication Sciences of the University of Valladolid (2023/2024). Extraordinary Prize for the Degree in Journalism.

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