Media for Future – Enhancing Climate Journalism through Collaboration
Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges, requiring accurate, compelling, and action-oriented communication. The Erasmus+ project Media for Future brings together scientists and journalists to strengthen their ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, raise awareness of the urgency of climate change, and inspire action.
At its core, the project develops a unique platform for climate communication, equipping media professionals and researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for high-quality climate journalism. Key activities include:
- Establishing an information hub that promotes climate literacy and provides a structured knowledge base.
- Offering training and support for journalists and scientists to enhance their ability to communicate climate topics effectively.
- Fostering an active community of practice, enabling exchange and collaboration between journalists, scientists, and other relevant actors through virtual and in-person events.
- Developing guidelines and a blended course on climate journalism in practice.
- Showcasing examples of good climate journalism to inspire and guide professionals.
Through these initiatives, Media for Future contributes to more reliable, engaging, and impactful climate journalism, helping society better understand and respond to the climate crisis.
Partnership
University of Aveiro in Portugal is a young university with over 15000 full-time students. The University has a strong research profile, a unique model of governance (16 Departments, 4 Polytechnic Schools and various training centres), acting as a regional network for education and training while promoting strong links with the surrounding community.
The University is member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities, the ECIU, of several other international university networks of excellence and also of the ECIU University under the EU Universities initiative. » Website
Wisamar Bildungsgesellschaft is a non-profit education provider committed to lifelong learning, European exchange, and innovation. We support schools, VET, and adult education with projects that foster intercultural understanding, openness, and sustainability. Recognized for our excellence, many of our initiatives have been highlighted as best practices by the European Commission, and we have received awards such as the Innovation Award for Continuing Education in Saxony. Our multidisciplinary team develops innovative learning approaches, including immersive VR education and strategies for a green transition. Through mobility programs, training, and digital solutions, we empower individuals and institutions to drive positive change in education across Europe. » Website
Deutsche Toleranzstiftung, or DTS („German tolerance foundation“), is a foundation from Leipzig in Saxony, which focusses on inter-cultural and inter-religious activities. It was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing people with different opinions and convictions back into dialogue with each other. The foundation is committed to encouraging a change of perspectives, fomenting dialogue and broadening horizons. The purpose of the foundation is to promote international understanding, tolerance in all areas of culture and the idea of international understanding. » Website
The DCU Institute for Climate and Society is Ireland’s first academic research centre focused on social science and humanities perspectives on the climate crisis. The Institute’s research, education, and engagement activities start from the premise that the solutions to climate change are available, and that the blocks to action are to be found in social processes and dynamics. The mission of the Institute is to shape and support societal responses to climate change in Ireland and around the world through high-quality research and expertise. We are a community of scholars with expertise in media, communications, political science, policy, education, ethics, business, and the environmental humanities. » Website
forum for journalism and media (fjum) – As a non-profit organisation, fjum fosters quality journalism through innovative advanced training, orientation and networking on an international level in a time of digital and structural change. Over 8,000 journalists, disseminators, and interested parties from Austria and Europe have taken part in our seminars, events, and panel discussions to date. We are constantly expanding our network and focus on international cooperations. fjum_forum for journalism and media was founded in 2011 with the support of the City of Vienna. » Website
Náttúrustofa Vestfjarða is an institute of natural sciences in Iceland, located in Bolungarvík. It is one of 8 nature centres in the country. NAVE is a life science research institution which focuses on research related to birds, plants, fish, marine benthic invertebrates, and freshwater organisms. The institution is also home to one of Iceland´s leading archaeological research groups. It´s services include Environmental Impact Monitoring in diverse scenarios ranging from green energy plans to landfills to road construction projects. NAVE also provides services and advice in the field of aquaculture, which can include monitoring plans, salmon lice research, chemical and chlorophyll measurements and dissolved oxygen measurements. » Website
Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development was founded in 2012 in Cairo, and is considered the educational & research arm of Sekem in Egypt. With the mission of Unfolding Potential for its students, staff and community, Heliopolis University-HU is a pioneer in the sustainable development practices through its faculties, research activities, projects and community development centers. HU offers transformative learning experiences that tackle climate action through various learning models, such as the Core Program, Community-Based Learning, Industry-Based Education; and through its Education for Sustainable Development Center-ESDC.
HU is considered the first university in Egypt with a faculty of Organic Agriculture dedicated to advancing an education that promotes regenerative agriculture as one of the main solutions to climate change. HU continues to participate in numerous national & international projects funded by various funding bodies in order to promote sustainable development practices; according to Sekem Vision Goals, Egypt Vision 2030 & UN Sustainable Development Goals. » Website