ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Over 100 journalists from 35 media outlets and research organizations participated in a practical training from the British High Commission on c
limate journalism.
Journalists gained in-depth knowledge on complex c
limate change and nature protection issues, discussed how journalism is at the frontlines of c
limate change, explored how to find real c
limate stories on the ground and practised telling c
limate stories, said a news release.
They discussed challenges that can exist around c
limate journalism, how to centre women and girls in c
limate stories, and made commitments to tell c
limate stories in future.
The journalists reflected on the importance of finding and telling stories of community action related to c
limate change going out to the field in search of c
limate stories.
They discussed how c
limate journalism can both help people to understand the impact c
limate change has on them, and inspire them to take action.
Speaking on the occasion, British High Commission Development Director Jo Moir said: “We’re delighted to bring together journalists to discu
ss the critical issue of c
limate change and biodiversity loss. Journalists play a pivotal role in helping Pakistani people understand how c
limate change affects them. They can single handedly change perceptions and inspire change.”
Chief Guest at the event, Seemi Ezdi former Chairperson of the upper house committee on c
limate change said “C
limate change is the defining issue of our time. We can either be the generation that let it happen, or the one that took bold steps to stop it. C
limate change is not just a distant threat, but a present reality demanding urgent action.”
