Climate Migration Uncovered: Journalism Workshops on Myths, Narratives, and Visualisation
The term “climate migration” often implies a massive influx of people into Europe due to climate issues. However, that does not portray the true story of the 22 million people displaced yearly by climate events. Many European investigative journalists are eager to cover this topic but require additional training to do it justice.
That’s where our project comes in. We’ve created an online free workshop series with three expert-led sessions to help investigative journalists ethically cover climate migration. Participants will learn about relevant laws, debunk common myths, and gain skills for effective reporting to present their findings clearly and compellingly.
Led by leading journalists, photographers, and academics, these workshops will explore the complexities and nuances surrounding this urgent topic.
Missed our live sessions “Climate Migration Uncovered: Journalism workshops on Myths, Narratives and Visualisation”? No worries—watch the recordings now! The webinars are packed with valuable insights, expert tips, and actionable strategies you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking to level up your skills, solve specific challenges, or stay ahead in your field, these recordings have everything you need. Click on the blue links down below to register for one or more workshops.
Workshop 1: Unpacking “Climate Migrants”- Myths, Meanings and Legalities
Join us for an engaging workshop that delves into the complexities of “climate migrants,” a term that frequently appears in public discourse but is often misunderstood. This session will provide valuable insights into climate-induced migration through exploring key legal concepts, terminologies and debunking prevalent myths. The session will be led by experts, including Dr. David Durand-Delacre, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Environment and Human Security at United Nations University, along with Amali Tower, founder & executive director at Climate Refugees and Ioana Vrăbiescu, Senior Assistant Professor at the VU Amsterdam. They will help journalists unpack the complexities of climate migration, and develop an understanding of the foundational concepts that link climate change and migration. Award-winning journalist Ismail Einashe will moderate the session.
Workshop 2: Ethical Reporting on Climate Migrants – Navigating Challenges and Nuances
Join us for a workshop focused on the intersection of climate change and migration, specifically examining how journalists can effectively cover these pressing issues. Our discussion will bring together journalists who have experience in covering this challenging beat, including Abdi Latif Dahir, the East Africa Correspondent for The New York Times, Rosa Meneses, the former Middle East and North Africa Editor of El Mundo, and Elli Zotou, an award-winning freelance journalist.
The phrase “climate migrants” often conjures images of rapid, large-scale population shifts from developing nations to more affluent ones driven by climate pressures. Our discussion will explore this complex issue amid escalating climate crises and offer journalists strategies to avoid sensationalism while accurately and ethically reporting on the realities of climate migration. Award-winning journalist Ismail Einashe will moderate the session.
Workshop 3: Visualizing Migration and Climate Change
In this dynamic workshop we will explore the challenge of creating images that accurately and humanely illustrate migration and climate change stories. Images often depict narrow visual frames and tropes such as scenes of disaster, people crossing borders or arriving in boats, which do not adequately capture the experiences of climate change migrants. The workshop features insights from acclaimed photographers and picture editors, including Kate Stanworth, Photographer and Picture Editor, along with Fabeha Monir, Visual Journalist & Filmmaker and Sandra Mehl, Documentary Photographer & Filmmaker and Aji Styawan, Photojournalist & Documentary Photographer. The primary goal of the workshop is to empower photo-journalists and anyone involved in commissioning photography, equipping them to approach topics like climate change and migration with informed empathy. Award-winning journalist Ismail Einashe will moderate the session.
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