10 – 12 March 2025
Brussels, Belgium
This workshop will help journalist to understand scientific facts on climate change and learn how to improve their editorial coverage.
Who is it for?
The workshop is suited for 15 journalists and Chiefs editors comfortable with English who want to know more about climate change and biodiversity and learn how to cover those issues better in their daily reports. No need to be an environment journalist to participate.
Workshop schedule
Day 1 – Arrival 7PM
Meeting point at the hotel reception: some logistical information will be given to participants.
Day 2 – Full day 9AM – 6PM
- Why climate change is affecting the world and Europe?
- Scientific key points, ecological footprint & planetary boundaries.
- COP & Green deal in Europe: the keys to fight climate change?
- Covering climate & biodiversity through a transversal approach.
- Weather events coverage: which words & images to use, which experts to help?
- Use solutions journalism in your climate reporting.
- Tips to avoid greenwashing.
- Exercise: pitches on solutions stories.
Day 3 – Full day 9AM – 4PM
- Examples of the best formats, reporting, explainer on climate change in the media.
- Exercise: pitches and new formats.
- Resources.
Who will lead the workshop?
The training is led by Sophie Roland, a French investigative journalist and a certified trainer in Europe for Solutions Journalism Network (SJN). She trains French TV channels, (private channel TF1, public broadcaster France TV), national and local newspapers (Libération, La Croix) and school students in climate and solutions. In 2023, she was a coach for Telemundo Miami in the Climate Beacon Initiative, launched by SJN. In 2022, she co-authored “Upgrading journalistic practices to tackle the ecological emergency: a charter”, signed by 2000 journalists and 200 newsrooms and organizations in France. For more than 20 years, she worked for French National Public TV, France Télévisions, including popular investigative programs “Envoyé Spécial” and “Cash Investigation.”
Where will it take place?
The event will take place at the European Committee of the Regions
Batiment Jacques Delors, Rue Belliard 99/101, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium
What level of English do I need?
You need to be comfortable speaking and discussing topics in English. This event relies heavily on contributions from delegates.
How many spaces are available?
There are 15 places available. Each station can send a maximum of 2 people.
Places will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
How to apply:
APPLICATION FORM
Deadline for applications is Monday 10 February 2025
What accommodation is available?
Ibis Brussels Centre Châtelain
191 Ch. de Vleurgat – 1050 Brussels
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CIRCOM has already booked room with breakfast included from the 10 to the 12th March.
A confirmation email will be sent after registration to each candidate with the Ibis hotel reservation information. You will then need to confirm your room reservation.
Who pays for what?
Travel to be paid by delegate’s home station.
Lunch at the Committee of the Regions canteen on day 2 and 3 to be paid by delegate’s home station.
Training free of charges.
Hotel is offered by CIRCOM Regional (2 nights).
Any other expenses, including food are to be paid for by the delegates.
What if I have any special requirements?
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