Year
2026
Authors
SHAMAYLEH Ghalia, ABOELENIEN Aya Aboelenien
Abstract
Who are ecoinfluencers? Why do they matter? How do they manage their accounts? And what challenges do they face? Ecoinfluencers exist on various social media platforms and use their accounts to advocate for environmental causes. This chapter starts by covering their conceptualization in the literature as warriors on topics related to climate change, green consumption, sustainability, and zero waste. Next, the chapter discusses the importance of ecoinfluencers’ work within society as they aid policymakers, organizations, and activists in educating citizens on sustainability topics. The chapter then covers how ecoinfluencers strategically manage their content, their tone of communication, and their embeddedness in a supportive ecosystem to maximize their persuasiveness. Their content includes easy-to-parse educational content on environmental issues, day-to-day tips on how to live green, and personal accounts of individual challenges in sustainability journeys. In addition, ecoinfluencers ensure that such content is communicated in a conversational tone that welcomes their audiences while being non-judgmental. They also communicate in a transparent manner to build their credibility. Ecoinfluencers also establish connections with other ecoinfluencers, ecobrands, policymakers, and environmental activists. This unique platform setup ensures effective communication with their audience that aids them in their sustainability journeys. Finally, the chapter discusses the challenges that ecoinfluencers face in their pursuit and provides an agenda for future research.
ABOELENIEN, A.A. et SHAMAYLEH, G. (2026). Eco-influencers: Saving planet earth one audience member at a time. Dans: The Routledge Companion to Social Media Influencers. 1st ed. Routledge, pp. 352-365.