Workshop for Climate Journalists and Communicators from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Over three days, participants explored essential tools and knowledge for advancing climate reporting in Central Asia. 

Sessions focused on fact-checking for a sustainable future, where experts from Factcheck.kz provided practical tools to verify climate-related information. Participants also learned how to use open data for climate reporting, gaining insights into accessing and interpreting data to strengthen their stories. A session on effective communication strategies helped journalists craft narratives that engage audiences and inspire action. Experts from CAN EECCA provided an overview of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate strategies in Central Asia, offering specific perspectives from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. In addition, participants worked collaboratively on developing principles of high-quality journalism and pitched their own project ideas, laying the groundwork for future reporting initiatives.

Participants also had the opportunity to work intensively on principles for high-quality journalism and develop and pitch their own climate reporting projects.

A highlight of the program was an immersive field trip to the Left Talgar Pass in collaboration with Artcom Platform. This experience allowed participants to witness firsthand the visible impacts of climate change on mountain landscapes and water resources, adding a tangible dimension to their learning.