Regional Training Workshop for Journalists at Kathmandu
Date : 28 September to 3 October 2015
ICIMOD and GRID-Arendal are organising a Regional Training Workshop
for Journalists: Strengthening reporting on adaptation to climate
change for relevant policy approaches (http://www.icimod.org/?q=18884)
from 28 September to 3 October 2015 in Kathmandu and the surrounding
foothills of Nepal.
Interested journalists may apply for participation to the training
workshop using the online application form available at the following
URL http://www.icimod.org/?q=12142
A detailed overview of the training workshop, guidelines for
applications and eligibility guidelines is available on ICIMOD’s
website at the following URL. http://www.icimod.org/?q=18884
The deadline for submission of applications is on 11 August 2015.
Successful applicants will be notified by 1 September 2015. If you
have problems in submitting the form or have questions specific to the
workshop, please write to [email protected]
(mailto:hicapmediagrants%40icimod.org) .
We would much appreciate your help in spreading this message among
interested journalists.
Regional Training Workshop for Journalists:
(http://www.icimod.org/?q=18884)
Strengthening reporting on adaptation to climate change for relevant
policy approaches (http://www.icimod.org/?q=18884)
28 Sep—03 Oct, 2015
The Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Programme (HICAP)
(http://www.icimod.org/?q=4779) is a pioneering collaboration among
three organizations – CICERO (http://www.cicero.uio.no/) , ICIMOD, and
GRID-Arendal (http://www.grida.no/) – aimed at contributing to
enhanced resilience of mountain communities, particularly women,
through improved understanding of vulnerabilities, opportunities, and
potentials for adaptation. Under HICAP’s communications and outreach
component, GRID-Arendal and ICIMOD will hold a training workshop for
journalists from 28 September to 3 October 2015 in Kathmandu and the
surrounding foothills of Nepal.
** Objective
To improve creative thinking, scientific accuracy, and effective
communication on adaptation to climate change in a local and national
context.
The primary focus will be on vulnerability and adaptation to climate
change, including a focus on water, food security, ecosystems
services, vulnerability, and the role of women in climate change
adaptation. As media can play a critical role in influencing public
opinion and triggering debate on policy issues, the training will also
focus on interacting and engaging with senior policy advisors and
policy makers on relevant themes. In light of the earthquake in
Nepal, which caused over 8,500 deaths and widespread damage to
housing, infrastructure, and agricultural systems, the workshop will
also incorporate disaster risk reduction as one of the key elements
for discussion.
** Tentative programme
The workshop will bring together highly motivated journalists from
China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan who are currently working with
various media, including broadcast, print, web, video, and photo
journalism. Special attention will be given to photo and radio
journalists. The workshop will be conducted by two experienced
trainers, both international senior reporters.
Over the six-day workshop in Kathmandu and Kavre Palanchowk District
in Nepal, the trainers will guide participants in the art of
formulating, compiling, and editing compelling stories. Through the
training, it is expected that participants will:
* Hone their knowledge and skills in reporting about climate change
and its impacts at the local level
* Achieve a critical understanding of the policy options available for
adaptation to climate change and disaster risk reduction
* Develop innovative articles, to be published through their existing
and/or new networks
* Network and exchange views with fellow journalists and local editors
One day in Kathmandu will be dedicated to familiarization and
discussion of journalistic techniques and information gathering. This
will continue with a three-day field trip, bringing the journalists to
destinations than they may not be familiar with from their everyday
reporting. The final two days will be spent interacting with senior
policy advisers and finalizing the stories. A dedicated session with
senior policy advisors and social scientists will focus on identifying
key local issues and their possible implications in appropriate policy
formulations.
By the end of the workshop, journalists will have prepared relevant
stories ready for publication and shared these with the facilitators.
After the workshop, three participating journalists will be awarded
with a grant for developing other stories.
** Guidelines for application
Interested journalists may apply using the online application form
(http://www.icimod.org/?q=12142) no later than 11 August 2015. Please
make sure that you provide the following information while submitting
the form:
1. A written statement (in English, no more than 150 words) indicating
the reason for applying and why you should be considered
2. A list of 3 relevant stories (up to 5 permitted) authored by the
applicant including title, category, published/broadcast date, name of
the publisher/broadcaster, web link to stories
3. A signed and stamped letter from the editor of a reputable
publishing or broadcast agency indicating an interest in broadcasting
your story
4. An updated curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages) in English
** Eligibility
* Journalists working in all forms of media (broadcast, print, web,
radio, video, and photojournalism) may apply.
* Only journalists who have reported in China, India, Nepal, and
Pakistan are eligible.
* Applicants can be either full-time journalists or freelancers with a
minimum of five years of experience.
* Demonstrated good investigative reporting skills.
* Experience in reporting on environmental issues is an advantage, but
is not essential for the workshop.
* Personal motivation for reporting on adaptation to climate change
and its socioeconomic implications.
* Journalists working in non-English media are welcome to apply, but
must indicate a proficiency in English, as English is the working
language of the training workshop.
* Experience in reporting on policy issues specific to the HICAP study
region will be an added advantage.
** Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Only
successful applicants will be notified by email by 1 September 2015.
If you have problems in submitting the form or have questions specific
to the workshop, please write to [email protected]
Nira Gurung
Senior Communications Officer
Knowledge Management and Communications
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
GPO Box 3226, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel +977-1-5003222 Ext 115
Fax +977-1-5003277 Web www.icimod.org
(http://www.icimod.org/)
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