Applications call for Water Journalism Academy – Middle East and North Africa

The Regional Program Energy Security and Climate Change Middle East and North Africa (KAS – REMENA) of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and cewas have joined hands to involve and work with media enthusiasts to engage in in-depth reporting on pressing water and sanitation matters across the MENA region.

Modules

The Water Journalism Academy – Middle East and North Africa Program comprises a four-module training and co-creation workshop bringing together media professionals with key stakeholders of the water and environmental sectors on constructive water reporting, follow-up coaching, and regional competition, the Blue Peace Open Eye Award, that will award the production of innovative media pieces that make a meaningful contribution to improve water management across the region.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the Water Journalism Academy – Middle East and North Africa program, participants will have developed

• Innovative ways of disseminating information about water-topics.
• New relationships and learned from horizontal exchanges with other environmental journalists.
• An overview of information sources on water topics and insights into aspects of water management that should not be neglected in journalistic work.
• A better understanding of how to engage with and consult water sector experts.
• Tangible story concepts in target group-tailored formats, as a basis for participation in the regional Blue Peace Open Eye Award.

Eligibilities 

• Experienced journalists with proven interest or track record in environmental topics
• Young media professionals (YouTubers, bloggers, content creators, social media influencers, etc.) from the MENA region and Turkey who demonstrate exceptional interest and motivation in water-related reporting and storytelling.

Application

Selection

Applicants will be selected on a basis to ensure that the participants have experience with different journalistic formats; (including different types of articles, audio and visual formats) and media outlets; (including traditional media outlets, social media influencers, communication experts, etc.). On the other hand, water sector experts will be brought in to accompany the training and provide input; but also with the perspective of supporting them in liaising with the media and improving their own PR work.