Workshop for Climate Journalists and Communicators from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

The event brought together experts and participants from Central Asia to explore key topics in climate journalism. The training featured a combination of hands-on workshops, group discussions, field visits, and expert-led sessions aimed at enhancing the quality of journalism surrounding climate change.

The training covered an introduction to the Communicating Climate in Central Asia project, content pitching sessions, and a discussion on the challenges of climate communication. Participants also went on a field trip to Ile-Kapchagay to observe the local impacts of climate change.

Additionally, attendees worked on journalism quality principles and concluded with a review of key takeaways and strategies for applying the skills learned in their future reporting. Sessions, including fact-checking and the use of open data in reporting, provided tools and insights to strengthen journalists' ability to produce accurate, impactful climate content.

The training was an opportunity for journalists to improve their understanding of climate change issues and how to communicate them effectively to the public. The event will foster collaboration across the media sector in Central Asia and equip participants with practical skills to advocate for climate action through responsible and reliable reporting.