Ecorubric is pleased to announce the start of recruitment for the Eco-Solutions Journalism training program (for Ukrainian speakers). During the course, Rubryka and Ecorubric experts will share their knowledge and experience in solutions journalism, and renowned environmentalists will discuss key environmental issues and their solutions. At the end of the program, participants will have the opportunity to apply for grants to create content on environmental issues.
What are the necessary components for green recovery in communities? What types of OSINT tools do environmental journalists use to investigate? What steps can be taken to address the climate crisis in Ukraine? How can one stay up to date on the most relevant issues by communicating with environmental organizations? What is the importance of and method for restoring aquatic ecosystems? Join Ecorubric’s School of Environmental Journalism Solutions to learn all this and more.
Why take this course?
- If you’re interested in starting to write about environmental issues, or if you’re already writing and want to deepen your understanding, then this course is perfect for you. With the help of experts from leading environmental organizations, you’ll gain an insight into the structure of environmental protection in Ukraine. You will also discuss the dangers of biodiversity loss and ways to combat it, as well as how to tackle climate change by prioritizing the conservation of forests and aquatic ecosystems.
- You will learn useful skills, including how to communicate effectively with environmental organizations. You will also become proficient in open source intelligence gathering (OSINT) tools, enabling you to be the first to detect nature conservation and water and air pollution violations in various regions of Ukraine. This includes major fires and the state of the environment, including in occupied territories.
- Throughout the course, you will learn about the basic elements of investigative journalism and will be provided with a handy “cheat sheet” to help you organize your writing.
What is on offer?
- A two-day in-person lecture series in Kyiv featuring esteemed speakers from Rubryka, Ecorubric, and other top environmental and conservation groups such as Greenpeace Ukraine, Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group, Rewilding Ukraine, EcoDiya, WWF-Ukraine, Bat Rehabilitation Center and Ecology.Law.People.
- Upon completion of the offline course, students from the school will be eligible to move on to the second stage of the competition and apply to create materials on environmental issues in the form of solution journalism. The top five students will receive a scholarship of 8,000 hryvnias and mentoring support.
Who can apply?
- This course on solutions in environmental journalism is aimed at journalists from regional and national media who want to learn more about solutions journalism and gain in-depth knowledge of environmental problems in Ukraine and their possible solutions.
How much does it cost?
- The program is free!
- We also cover travel and accommodation costs for journalists from other cities.
When does the course take place?
- February 2025
How to join?
- Fill out the online application form.
Deadline: December 29 (inclusive)
The project is being implemented by the NGO Successful City Institute with the support of the UNESCO International Program for the Development of Communication.
