Climate Migration Uncovered: Journalism Workshops on Myths, Narratives, and Visualization
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A series of workshops will provide journalists with tools to cover climate migration ethically, focusing on debunking myths, exploring narratives, and visualising the impact of migration.
Ismail Einash will moderate panels of leading journalists, academics, and photographers for a series of workshops on the critical intersection of climate change and migration.
Click on the links below to register for one or more workshops:
Workshop 1: Unpacking “Climate Migrants” – Myths, Meanings, and Legalities
Tuesday 10 December, 5 to 6:30pm (CET)
- David Durand-Delacre, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Environment and Human Security, United Nations University
- Amali Tower, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Refugees
- Ioana Vrăbiescu, Senior Assistant Professor at the VU Amsterdam
- Moderated by journalist and author Ismail Einashe
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 some of the most prevalent myths.
Workshop 2: Ethical Reporting on Climate Migrants – Navigating Challenges and Nuances
Wednesday 11 December, 5 to 6:30pm (CET)
- Abdi Latif Dahir, East Africa correspondent for The New York Times
- Rosa Meneses, Journalist, Middle East & Maghreb analyst, and former Middle East and North Africa Editor of El Mundo
- Elli Zotou, Journalist and TV reporter
- Moderated by journalist and author Ismail Einashe
Join us for a workshop focused on the intersection of climate change and migration, specifically examining how journalists can effectively and compellingly cover these pressing issues. Our discussion will bring together journalists who have experience in covering this challenging beat.
The phrase “climate migrants” often conjures images of rapid, large-scale population shifts from developing nations to more developed countries. 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.
Workshop 3: Visualising Migration and Climate Change
Thursday 12 December, 5 to 6:30pm (CET)
- Kate Stanworth, Photographer and picture editor
- Fabeha Monir, Visual Journalist and Filmmaker
- Aji Styawan, photojournalist and documentary photographer
- Sandra Mehl, Documentary photographer and filmmaker
- Moderated by journalist and author Ismail Einashe
In this dynamic workshop, we will explore the challenge of creating visuals that accurately and empathetically represent migration and climate change. Featuring photographer Kate Stanworth and other experts, this workshop addresses common visual tropes and offers tools to empower photojournalists and editors to approach these topics with greater understanding and empathy.
Supported by Journalismfund Europe and the Columbia Global Paris Center.
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