International

November 21, 2024

Is Investigative Journalism in Canada Dying?

Hundreds of local newspapers have been shut down; investigative units that flourished have been eliminated in all but a handful of outlets. What went wrong, what’s at stake for the country and what does the future hold? Five of Canada’s top investigative journalists tackle the challenges in this free virtual event. 7pm ET.

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January 7, 2025

DEADLINE: National Endowment for Democracy Grants for Independent Media

The NED annually makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups abroad who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries, including those that "Support freedom of information and independent media." Next deadline: Jan 7, 2025.

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January 31, 2025

DEADLINE: Fellowships To Attend the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference

The conference, taking place Nov 20-24, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is offering fellowships (travel, lodging, meals, conference registration) to journalists from the Global South, and those from historically underrepresented groups, to participate in this biennial event. Deadline: Jan 31.

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December 2, 2024

DEADLINE: Smithsonian Magazine's Annual Photo Contest

This annual photo contest is open to photographers worldwide who are 18 years old or more. Categories include the natural world, travel, people, the American experience, artistic images and drone/aerial photos. Cash prizes. Deadline: Dec 2, 2024.

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November 14, 2024

Making Sustainable Seafood Choices Irresistible: Closing the Values-Action Gap

This Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and GlobeScan webinar will draw on insights from the world’s largest seafood consumer survey, examining what drives the growing wave of eco-consciousness and explore why, despite their best intentions, consumers often struggle to follow through on sustainable choices. 10am PT / 1pm ET.

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November 21, 2024

Mongabay Webinar: How to Cover RFMOs (Regional Fisheries Management Orgs)

This webinar will focus on how journalists can cover regional fisheries management organizations, a group of over a dozen international bodies that manage fish stocks and fishing activity in the world's oceans. 12pm UTC // 7am EST.

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Small Fry — How to Tell Compelling Stories About Obscure Species

Getting people excited about large, charismatic wildlife is easy, but tiny, little-known or less-than-lovable species can be a tough sell. Journalists Bethany Brookshire and Douglas Main on why it’s important to include oddball organisms in your reporting and how to get audiences engaged. Pro tip: Building curiosity and caring for minor-league creatures often means being a bit self-centered.

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"Climate Change Worsened Disasters That Caused Half A Million Deaths: Report"

"The 10 deadliest extreme weather events of the previous two decades, which contributed to some 570,000 deaths, were all intensified by human-caused climate change, according to a new study from World Weather Attribution."

Source: The Hill, 11/01/2024

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