Climate communication for impact
Bridging Science and Journalism for Climate Action
Media for Future is a collaborative initiative that connects scientists and journalists to strengthen climate communication, raise public awareness, and inspire meaningful action. In the face of the climate crisis, accurate and compelling journalism is essential to inform diverse audiences and drive change. By fostering collaboration between the scientific community and the media, we aim to bridge the gap between complex research and accessible, impactful reporting.
At the heart of the initiative is a dynamic community of practice, where journalists and scientists can exchange knowledge, share best practices, and build lasting professional connections. We offer specialized training in climate journalism, equipping media professionals with the skills to cover climate-related topics effectively. Additionally, journalists gain access to comprehensive background resources, providing them with up-to-date, science-based information on key climate issues. A curated expert database further supports journalists by connecting them with leading scientists, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting on climate matters.
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Climate Communications: The Challenges of Covering COPs
📅 15 October 2026 | 14:00 CET
The UN Climate Change Conference COP31 will bring tens of thousands of participants to Antalya, Türkiye, in November – including world leaders, scientists, campaigners and journalists. But what is it actually like to report from an event of this scale, particularly at a time when political divisions are growing while environmental crises are becoming increasingly urgent?
This webinar explores the challenges of covering COPs and communicating international climate negotiations, bringing together perspectives from climate policy, communication research and journalism.
The discussion will be hosted by Dr. David Robbins, Associate Professor at Dublin City University’s School of Communications, Co-Director of the DCU Institute for Climate and Society and partner in the Media for Future project.
He will be joined by Dr. Diarmuid Torney, Associate Professor at DCU’s School of Law and Government and Director of the DCU Institute for Climate and Society; Shauna Corr, investigative journalist and contributor to the Irish News, Irish Independent, Irish Mirror, BBC and RTÉ; and Orla Dwyer, policy journalist at the UK-based climate publication Carbon Brief.
Together, they will discuss what journalists face when covering major international climate conferences and how complex negotiations, competing political interests and the urgency of the climate crisis can be communicated to audiences.
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Connect with peers in journalism, science and communication to exchange knowledge, discuss challenges and co-create better climate communication.
Become a member for free and take part in conversations, events and shared learning.
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Help strengthen evidence-based climate communication by offering your scientific insights for interviews, fact-checking and background information.
Join our expert database and make your research accessible to journalists across Europe.
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