Research on Public Cognition and Action Mechanism of Biodiversity Conservation in the Digital Media Environment

Jinghua Zhang

doi:10.54254/2753-7064/2025.KM28459

Communications in Humanities ResearchOpen access

Research on Public Cognition and Action Mechanism of Biodiversity Conservation in the Digital Media Environment

Research Article

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Research on Public Cognition and Action Mechanism of Biodiversity Conservation in the Digital Media Environment

Jinghua Zhang ^1*

¹ Shanghai International Studies University

^*Corresponding author: hty031002@163.com

Published on 23 October 2025

CHR Vol.89

ISSN (Print): 2753-7072

ISSN (Online): 2753-7064

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-459-5

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-460-1

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Abstract

The biodiversity crisis and public participation are core factors in environmental protection, particularly in an era where digital media is widely prevalent, hence making the dissemination of environmental information more diverse. However, despite the important role digital media plays in raising public awareness, it still faces major challenges in driving actual action. In this context, this paper explores how digital media influences the public’s attitude toward biodiversity conservation and exmines the relationship between information dissemination, cognitive development, and the translation of awareness into action. Through literature analysis, case studies, and theoretical deduction, it analyzes how media influences cognition, how cognition drives action, and how multi-channel integration can facilitate this transformation. The results indiecate that different media channels vary in cognitive depth. Specifically, videos enhance sensory cognition, while interactive platforms promote rational thinking. The integration of multiple channels is seen as a powerful method for overcoming the gap between cognition and action.

Keywords:

Digital media, Biodiversity conservation, Social awareness, Action mechanisms, Public participation

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