AJMI - Doha

As part of its online training portfolio, Al Jazeera Media Institute announces the launch of “Investigative Reporting on Environmental Crimes” course. The course is designed to provide journalists and media practitioners with skills required to uncover environmental violations and transform them into impactful, evidence-based investigative stories grounded on data and verified information

The course comes at a time when environmental issues and related offenses are receiving increasing global attention due to their far-reaching impact on communities and the sustainability of natural resources. It highlights the role of investigative journalism in tracking such cases, exposing their various dimensions, and holding those responsible to account. Participants will also explore the concept of environmental crimes, their different forms, their social and economic consequences, and the legal framework governing them.

Throughout the course, participants will learn methodologies of developing environmental investigations from concept to publication. Starting from crafting hypotheses and key questions, conducting research, gathering information from diverse sources, utilizing open-source intelligence tools, analyzing environmental data, and turning findings into compelling investigative stories. The course also covers publication strategies, impact assessment, source protection, and risk management practices associated with investigative reporting.

The course is specifically tailored for journalists, media professionals, and aspiring investigative reporters who possess basic understanding of media work, along with research skills and the ability to use digital sources effectively.

This course reflects Al Jazeera Media Institute’s commitment to addressing contemporary issues and empowering journalists with

practical and professional tools needed to produce high-quality investigative content that serves society and promotes awareness of environmental challenges.