Green Echoes #42: Environmental reporting, opportunities and more
Greetings and a heartfelt welcome to the latest edition of Green Echoes, a bimonthly publication by the Environmental Reporting Collective. Our primary objective is to keep you informed about the most recent developments in investigative reports, data resources, educational programs, and initiatives addressing environmental issues across Asia and other regions.
We remain steadfast in our dedication to fostering a sustainable and environmentally aware global community, and we sincerely appreciate your invaluable participation in this noble cause. Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Environmental reporting to take note of
A global centre of illegal trade in goods, the borders between South American countries have become a target for the growing and lucrative international trafficking of agro-toxics. A special story, Criminal Frontiers, by Aldem Bourscheit and Aldo Benítez.
How to tell moving climate stories: In response to this “climate news avoidance”, German psychologists have come up with recommendations for reporters, suggesting a more emotionally engaging approach.
The Urban Mobility Scorecard tool seeks to bridge the gap between real-world challenges facing private-sector mobility players and the policy agenda set out by cities. More about how a new digital tool could help cities meet key sustainability and mobility goals.
Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold: Billions of pounds' worth of green energy projects are on hold because they cannot plug into the UK's electricity system, BBC research shows.
Can carbon markets help Africa meet its climate financing goals? The African Carbon Markets Initiative, announced at COP27, raises more questions than it answers.
Could debt-for-climate swaps be the solution to help low-income countries combat climate change? Learn how COP27 is addressing this innovative financing mechanism.
Opportunities
Want to share your passion for journalism and the First Amendment with students in your community? Apply to become a #Press4Education volunteer.
The Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship is now accepting applications for a second cycle, which will run from June to November 2023.
National Geographic Society Grants Program: Level I Grants receive funding up to US$20,000, and Level II Grants recipients receive funding up to US$100,000. Apply here.
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Save the date: Join our virtual discussion series
We recently launched, Beneath the Sands, the ERC’s annual global collaboration that reports the environmental impacts of global sand mining. We’ll start with a deep dive into Asia’s biggest reclamation projects and the courageous women leading the fight against destructive sand mining. Our reporters will also reveal the harrowing truth about the dangerous sand mafia, endangering lives worldwide.
Nowhere to Fish, Nowhere to Farm
Date: May 16, 2023
Time: 4 PM-6 PM (GMT+8/Kuala Lumpur time)
Speakers: Paritta Wangkiat (Thailand+Cambodia), Lam Le (Vietnam), Shamsheer Yousaf (India), Krisna Pradipta (Indonesia), Nabilah Said (Singapore), Sharon Atieno (Kenya)
Women Against the Grain
Date: May 22, 2023
Time: 4 PM-6 PM (GMT+8/Kuala Lumpur time)
Speakers: Monica Jha (India), Sharon Atieno (Kenya), Nyimas Laula (Indonesia)
We Can’t Runaway
Date: May 25, 2023
Time: 4 PM-6 PM (GMT+8/Kuala Lumpur time)
Speakers: Monica Jha (India), Karol Ilagan (The Philippines)
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Data, Resources and Training
In this webinar, you'll explore some great multimedia storytelling and reporting apps you can download and use on your phone.
5 things we've learned from the UN climate report: The scientific body that advises the UN on rising temperatures has just released a new report. It's an important summary of six key pieces of research completed over the past five years.
A Course on the green recovery and transition for journalists. The Earth Journalism Network designed "Newly Green" to help journalists around the world better report on the "green recovery" (GR) and "just transition" (JT). Access the course here.
Join the ERC Slack community to meet and engage with fellow journalists and for more grants and other opportunities.