Water, the lifeblood of our planet, an eternal muse, and a unifying force that binds humanity together. In an age marked by global challenges, grasping the essence of our relationship with water has never been more vital.
We organized a dynamic panel discussion where we explored fresh ideas and perspectives on the evolving stories of climate change’s influence on our world.
During this session, we ventured into innovative approaches to storytelling about environmental justice and investigated how media and politics shape the narrative surrounding water, molding national agendas and public sentiment.
By assembling a diverse panel of media experts, we aimed to foster a deeper appreciation of water’s profound significance and ignite impactful climate reporting.
Meet the speakers:

Zeina Shahla
Raseef22Zeina is a journalist, researcher, and environmental editor for Raseef22. She is based in Damascus, Syria.

Rehab Abd Almohsen
Freelance ReporterRehab Abd Almohsen is a Science journalist and trainer covering the environment and MENA water issues.

Rawan Damen
Director General at ARIJ NetworkRawan Damen is filmmaker and media consultant, and the CEO and founder of Stream Media Consultancy based in Jordan.

Joep Janssen
Next BlueJoep Janssen is the founder and editor-in-chief of Nextblue, a community-driven platform about water and climate change.