Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are invited for the workshop – Climate, Sustainability, and Health – Promoting Science Writing and Policy for Journalists in the Arab World 2025. This intensive, 6-day workshop will equip science journalists with the skills and knowledge to effectively report on the science of climate change, the impacts of climate change on the Arab world, and a variety of potential technological and policy interventions to respond to climate change.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces a multitude of challenges due to climate change, including public health crises, environmental degradation, and the potential for the region to become uninhabitable. Experts warn that the region may be warming faster than others, and immediate action is necessary to mitigate and adapt to these challenges an effective societal response will have to include technological and policy solutions.
An informed public is crucial to navigating these challenges. Science journalists play a vital role in communicating complex scientific concepts and technological advancements related to climate change. With their writing, science journalists can also influence the societal understanding and response to future policy decisions made to address climate change.
Cost
- The workshop will cover visa, flights, accommodation, and meals for accepted participants.
Eligibility
- Open to science journalists from across the Arabic-speaking world with a passion for reporting on climate, health, and environmental issues.
- You should reside primarily in an Arabic-speaking country. However, they welcome applicants who are not natives of the Arab-speaking world.
- You must speak and understand English. To ensure you meet this criterion, they may conduct brief interviews with finalists.
- Whether you are a full or part-time journalist or a recent graduate with some experience in science journalism, we want to hear from you. You can submit up to 3 clips or files that showcase your work. If you are a recent graduate, your degree should reflect an interest in science. If your previous journalism work does not include science topics, explain in your statement of interest how you plan to incorporate what you learn at the workshop into your future work. Preference will be given to full-time journalists covering science.
Application
For more information, visit Journalism Workshop for MENA.
