Covering the Planet: Assessing the State of Climate and Environmental Journalism Globally

The report evaluates the challenges and opportunities within the field of climate and environmental journalism. It analyzes the global landscape based on surveys and interviews with journalists from 102 countries. Key findings include an increase in climate change coverage, but obstacles such as lack of funding, job insecurity, and limited resources hinder in-depth reporting. The report highlights the importance of media support NGOs in empowering journalists, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It also discusses the growing impact of misinformation on climate reporting and the self-censorship faced by journalists under threats. The report emphasizes the need for more resources, training, and collaboration to effectively cover climate and environmental issues.