As alterações climáticas são um dos maiores desafios globais, exigindo uma comunicação precisa, convincente e orientada para a ação. O projeto Erasmus+ Media for Future reúne cientistas e jornalistas para reforçar a sua capacidade de comunicar eficazmente com públicos diversos, sensibilizar para a urgência das alterações climáticas e inspirar a ação.

No seu núcleo, o projeto desenvolve uma plataforma única para a comunicação sobre o clima, dotando os profissionais dos meios de comunicação social e os investigadores dos conhecimentos e ferramentas necessários para um jornalismo climático de elevada qualidade. As principais atividades incluem:

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