EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution in Nairobi, Kenya

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites journalists from Nairobi County, Kenya to join a media workshop on air pollution in Nairobi from Feb 8-9, 2024. 
This two-day workshop?aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of local journalists to report on air pollution, thereby contributing to greater public awareness of the sources, impacts and potential solutions to air pollution in Nairobi. During the workshop, experts will share findings from the Clean Air Catalyst project with participants. Additionally, Internews' EJN will facilitate engagement between journalists, subject experts and communities impacted by air pollution.

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• Table of Content
• About Earth Journalism Network (EJN)
• EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution
• Aim and Benefits of EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution
• EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution Courses
• Requirements for EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Earth Journalism Network (EJN)

Internews initially developed the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) in 2004 to enable journalists from developing countries to cover the environment more effectively. We are now a truly global network working with reporters and media outlets in virtually every region of the world. In our mission to improve the quantity and quality of environmental reporting, EJN trains journalists to cover a wide variety of issues, develops innovative online environmental news sites and produces content for local media – including ground-breaking investigative reports. We also establish netwo... continue reading

EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution

Aim and Benefits of EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution

This unique opportunity will enable journalists to not only deepen their understanding of air quality science but also gain insight into the real-life challenges faced by affected communities.  

Meals and local travel allowance will be provided.? 

EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution Courses

• Journalism

Requirements for EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution Qualification

Applicants must:

• Commit to?attending?all days of the workshop. 
• Have some experience reporting on scientific and/or environmental topics. 
• Understand and be able to communicate in English. 
• Demonstrate interest in reporting about air pollution and air quality issues. 
• Permit republication by the organizers of any stories produced as a result of participation in the workshop.? 

Interview date, Process and Venue for EJN Media Workshop on Air Pollution

Applications are open to Kenyan journalists based in Nairobi County from print, online, radio and television media outlets.? 

The workshop will be held in Nairobi, Kenya?from?February 8-9, 2024. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Click the 'Apply now' button at the top of the page.? 
• If you have an existing account, you'll need to be logged in to apply. Since we recently updated our website, you might have to reset your password by clicking the “Forgot password?” link in the log in page. If you don’t have an account, you must register by clicking “Log in” on the top right of the page and click the “Sign up” link at the bottom of the page that opens. Click?here?for detailed instructions on how to create an account, and?here?for detailed instructions on how to reset your password.? 
• If you start the application and want to come back and complete it later, you can click 'Save Draft.' To return to the draft, you'll need to go back to the opportunity and click 'Apply now' again to finalize the application.? 
• Staffers must provide an approval letter from their?editor or media outlet; freelancers may apply without a letter. ? 
• Applicants must submit two published writing samples or links to stories that have appeared online. Story clips?related to air pollution are welcome.? 

? Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.?

For more details visit: EJN website.