Meet-up event “Climate reporting storytelling and best practices”

The event aims to bring together journalists, editors, representatives from CSOs, and public
authorities.

During the event, participants will have the opportunity to provide examples of effective climate reporting and discuss key principles of responsible journalism, including accuracy, fairness, and transparency. Moreover, attendees will have the chance to learn from experienced reporter representing various media platforms, who will share their insights and best practices in reporting on climate emergencies, providing practical knowledge and strategies for effective storytelling. From a representative from the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning of N.Macedonia, they will find out where to find useful information and data that will help them in the preparation of their stories.

The event is an activity within the SMART Balkans regional project “Reinforcing the role of media in addressing the climate emergency”.

Event agenda:

10:45 – 11:00             Registration of participants

11:00 – 11:10             Short presentation of the project “Reinforcing the role of media in   addressing the climate emergency” and presentation of the quests; Ivona Vasilova, program support officer, MIM

11:10 – 11:30             Climate reporting storytelling on various media platforms – experiences and challenges; Aleksandar Manasiev, media consultant and freelance journalist

11:30 – 11:45                  Data and information management for effective climate reporting;  Representative from the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning

11:45 – 12:00             Cooperation mechanisms of civil society organizations and journalists for effective media reporting; Jadranka Ivanova, Representative from Institute for Good Governance and Policies in Environment and Climate Change

12:00 – 12:30              Discussion