May 2024

Communicating the shift towards water resilience

REVOLVE - The Rural Economics of a Spanish Wildfire

Luis Mariano Martín engaged in conversation near his property in the Sierra de Gata, Spain. Photo: Jake Threadgould/REVOLVE

A charred pine forest runs along one side of the valley on the way to the sleepy village of Descargamaría in the Sierra de Gata. It offers a stark reminder of the perils of the summer months, when local communities in this remote corner of Spain’s Extremadura region brace themselves for wildfires, which are being fanned by climate change and a rural exodus. “There are wildfires because there is no local economy and there is land abandonment,” says Fernando Pulido, a professor of forest science and conservation at the University of Extremadura (UEX).

CREAF - Science Takes to the Microphones to Communicate the Climate Crisis

Discover Esfera Climática, a project by the AMWAJ member CREAF, bridging journalism and research to elevate climate change narratives. With backing from the European Climate Foundation and GSCC, this initiative emphasizes local media and women's voices.

WE&B - David Smith From WE&B Presented the Collaborative Union for the Mediterranean Report

During the very first Mediterranean Green Week held in Istanbul, Türkiye, David Smith from WE&B presented the collaborative Union for the Mediterranean report on "Green Circular Economy at the Mediterranean Level Including Green Skills and Jobs."

MedWaves - The Sofigreen Call of Proposals is Now Open!

The Sofigreen Call for Proposals is connecting 90 companies to a world of possibilities. By participating, these companies embark on a journey that transcends mere business development, embracing a mindset focused on maximizing environmental and social benefits.

Opportunities

SharaKa—Inclusive Climate Action in the MENA Region

EJN is collaborating with Internews' Middle East and North Africa (MENA) team on a new two-year media project, SharaKa—for Inclusive Climate Action. Led by Hivos in partnership with the Arab Reform Initiative and Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism, SharaKa, meaning "partnership" in Arabic, aims to enhance the capacity of journalists, civil society organizations, and citizens to safely and effectively engage in climate issues across the region, focusing on Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, and the Palestinian diaspora in Lebanon and Jordan.

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Project Coordinator - Environmental Activism

The Arab Reform Initiative is looking for a full-time Project Coordinator – Environmental Activism in MENA to support ARI’s growing Environmental Politics Program.

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Opportunity for Journalists

ARIJ Network is selecting 30 journalists to support the logistics and editing of their statistical reports and investigations on climate challenges in Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Palestine for a period of six months.  

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Reporting Fellowship

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) is launching the CCMP COP29 Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists interested in covering the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29).

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Reporting Fellowship

The Lorenzo Natali Prize, has been honoring excellence in journalism for more than thirty years. The Lorenzo Natali Prize will be awarded for the 32nd time in 2024. All journalists are encouraged to apply by submitting an eligible story until 30 June.

AMWAJ stands for A Mediterranean Water And Journalism platform for sustainable development. We aspire to build an energy and water community around the Mediterranean. An initiative by REVOLVE.