GLOBAL MEDIA SEMINAR
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Amid global crises, the sixth mass extinction is accelerating and threatening food security, ecosystems, and worsening the climate crisis. How can journalists and content creators cut through the noise to report on these issues?
In the lead up to the 2024 biodiversity, climate and desertification COPs, journalists, scientists and changemakers explored critical topics, key sources and tools to cover these topics effectively. The discussions provided insights into the complexities of financing nature to meet biodiversity goals and prepared participants to maximize the potential of the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium, held alongside the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16).
Watch the seminar recordings below
AGENDA
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DAY 1
16 October 2024, 13:00–15:00 (UTC-5)
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Why a roadmap to finance the Biodiversity Framework?
Opening remarks by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)
Speaker and moderator:
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Managing Director
Senior Director, CIFOR-ICRAF -
Media Relations Coordinator
Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)
Sneak peek at the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium – Rewarding Nature: A Roadmap to Finance the Biodiversity Plan.
Sounds of the ocean and the forest: Combining environmental journalism and investigative tools
Panel and Q&A by Pulitzer Center
Speakers and moderator:
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2023 Ocean Reporting Fellow (Americas)
Pulitzer Center -
2022 Rainforest Investigations Fellow (Brazil)
Pulitzer Center -
Senior Program Manager, International Education and Outreach
Pulitzer Center
Two Pulitzer Center-supported journalists specializing in ocean and rainforest issues shared their knowledge of tools, resources, methods and best practices. Drawing on their investigative experience, they focused on reporting about investments to reduce emissions and protect biodiversity.
Covering elections through an intersectional climate lens: The case of Brazil
Editor’s panel discussion and Q&A by Agência Pública
Speakers:
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Editor-in-Chief and Reporter
Agência Publica -
Head of Socio-environmental Reporting
Agência Publica
Bruno and Giovanna, editors at the investigative newsroom Agência Pública, shared insights from covering municipal elections with a climate lens. They discussed how Agência Pública’s information tool helps track candidates’ stances on climate issues and explain how they select stories to ensure that their coverage resonates with Brazilian audiences. In the lead-up to next year’s Climate COP30 in Brazil, they demonstrated how climate investigative reporting can reveal connections between community preparedness for extreme events, legislation, politicians’ land use practices, threats to Indigenous and Quilombola communities, deforestation, corporate interests, and more.
Fireside chat with scientists: Synergies of the Rio Conventions
Conversation and Q&A by CIFOR-ICRAF and the Restoration Stewards program
Speakers and moderator:
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2024 Dryland Restoration Steward,
Founder of Forest for Life Project and Forest Restoration Steward 2024 -
Scientist
Governance, Equity & Wellbeing -
Director of the Programme and Platforms Focal Point, Latin America
Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) -
Communications Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean
CIFOR-ICRAF
The world is grappling with urgent, interconnected climate, biodiversity, and desertification challenges. How do the Rio Conventions address these issues? What are the key implementations shaping current actions? What financial mechanisms support these frameworks’ goals? Join leading experts for insights on the science behind synergistic solutions under the Conventions.
Participants had the opportunity to submit questions in advance and vote for those they found most interesting.
DAY 2
17 October 2024, 13:00–15:00 (UTC-5)
A decalogue for impact: Journalism in the Amazon Region
Conversation and Q&A by DW Akademie
Speakers and moderator:
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Founder and director
Servindi news agency -
Training and Projects Coordinator
CORAPE -
Editorial and Training Coordinator for Latin America
Agenda Propia -
Program Director for Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
DW Akademie
Drawing from the DW Akademie project ‘Journalism and Amazon region protection,’ panelists shared ideas on how to maximize the impact of journalistic stories while reinforcing connections between the media and local environmental, Indigenous and social organizations. This guided conversation outlined a decalogue of recommendations on impact and harm-free action and safety. DW Akademie also shared a quality criteria guide for journalism on human rights and the environment, in Spanish: Criterios de calidad periodística. Guía para el periodismo colaborativo e intercultural sobre derechos humanos y medio ambiente
Storytelling in the digital age: Leveraging social media for impactful COP coverage
Interactive discussion by Earthrise Studio
Speakers:
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Business and Climate Reporter, and "Planet A" Lead
Deutsche Welle (DW) -
Head of Editorial and Executive Producer
Earthrise Studio
Hosted by the Joi Lee, head of editorial of Earthrise Studio, a climate storytelling platform that harnesses social media, this session equiped participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively use social media for impactful coverage of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16). Attendees learned practical strategies for crafting compelling climate stories, engaging audiences and amplifying important narratives in the digital space.
Fireside chat with experts: Financing biodiversity and climate
Conversation and Q&A by FOLUR and Luxembourg Forestry and Climate Change Fund
Speakers and moderator:
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Lead Agribusiness Specialist
World Bank -
Advisor to Investment for Development (Iford)
Forestry and Climate Change Fund (FCCF) -
Communications Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean
CIFOR-ICRAF
Finance must be harnessed to foster a sustainable future through innovative solutions that involve all sectors and prioritize local action. What role does finance play in tackling the environmental crisis? Which financial mechanisms can best support cross-sector cooperation? How can funds reach those that need it the most? Ahead of the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium, experts to discussed the financial tools and pathways needed to break away from business-as-usual.
Participants had the opportunity to submit questions in advance and vote for those they found most interesting.
Closing remarks and opportunities
Speakers:
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Media Relations Coordinator
Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)
Stay tuned for our media seminars in 2025!
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Quintero at k.quintero@cifor-icraf.org.
