Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of journalism or digital media.
• Interest in environmental issues.

Course Description

Environmental issues have become one of the most prominent concerns in contemporary media, and with the development of digital platforms, it has become essential for journalists to possess specialized skills to present these issues in a simplified and reliable manner. This course aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of the concept of digital environmental journalism, introduce them to trusted sources, and train them in mechanisms for producing impactful environmental content capable of enhancing public awareness and engagement.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Explain the concept and importance of digital environmental journalism.
• Identify key reliable sources of environmental information.
• Produce simplified and engaging environmental content through digital platforms.
• Address the challenges facing digital environmental journalism.

Course Outline

• Introduction to digital environmental journalism:
- The concept and importance of environmental journalism.
- The development of environmental journalism in the digital age.
- Key areas of environmental coverage.

• Sources of environmental information:
- Identify local and international sources.
- Reports from environmental organizations and official institutes.
- The importance of verifying the credibility of environmental information.

• Producing digital environmental content:
- Simplify environmental concepts for the general audience.
- Techniques for environmental storytelling.
- Use multimedia (text, images, video, infographics).

• Challenges of digital environmental journalism:
- Address misinformation and exaggeration.
- Limited public interest in environmental issues.
- Strategies to enhance audience engagement.

Course Benefits

• An electronic graduation certificate by Al Jazeera Media Institute.