Ahead of Climate Week, the world’s largest annual climate event, and the United Nations General Assembly, the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and Land is Life are co-hosting a webinar to enhance awareness of Indigenous Peoples’ climate imperatives and train journalists to cover those issues. From rising temperatures in the Arctic and drought in central Africa to deforestation in the Amazon, Indigenous Peoples around the world are on the frontlines of climate change. As Indigenous Peoples bear the brunt of climate impacts, including environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, their voices are frequently ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media coverage. Meanwhile, Indigenous People are fighting to ensure their rights and lands are protected in key international negotiations on climate and biodiversity.
This training webinar, which is centered around Climate Week, aims to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to report on Indigenous Peoples’ issues, particularly in the context of climate change. The webinar, Covering Indigenous Peoples’ Issues in the context of Climate Change, will be on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11 am ET via Zoom.
Join the panel of Indigenous Peoples’ experts to learn why reporters should cover Indigenous Peoples’ climate issues, how to cover the Indigenous Peoples’ climate agenda, and how to report on Indigenous Peoples around the world accurately and respectfully.
Speakers:
- Jose Francisco Cali Tzay: United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Gam A. Shimray: Secretary-General, Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP)
- Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim: Chair, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Moderator:
- Joseph Lee: IJA Board Member
