Climate Change Reporting Training For Journalists

Welcome to the Climate Change Reporting Training for Journalists! This course is designed to give journalists a comprehensive overview of climate change and its impact on the environment, society, and human life. Through our lectures and hands-on exercises, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately report on climate change topics. We will explore current research, scientific trends, policy debates, and communication strategies for effectively communicating about climate change in the media. By the end of this training course, you will have a greater understanding of climate change and how best to communicate about it in your reporting.  We look forward to your contributions during this course!

Objectives

1. To increase knowledge and understanding of climate change-related news reporting among journalists.
2. To provide tools and best practices for effective communication around climate change issues.
3. To equip journalists with the skills necessary to obtain reliable, responsible data on climate change.
4. To foster collaboration between science and media to promote accurate coverage of climate change news stories.
5. To build a network of knowledgeable and engaged media professionals to effectively communicate valuable information about climate change to the public.