Conference: CLEW turns 10 – Journalism for the age of climate consequences

We are inviting: Journalists and CLEW partners
19 Sep - 20 Sep 2024
Berlin
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The consequences of climate change and the actions to prevent them from spiralling out of control are felt in societies across the globe. People must deal with a changing local climate and with the impact of climate actions on their everyday lives. Business models and economies change, creating winners and losers, who often push back to shield profits or jobs. So, what should journalism for this age of climate consequences look like? How can journalists play a constructive role to find solutions, to adjust and to safeguard democracy? CLEW will bring together journalists, experts, stakeholders and funders in Berlin on 19 and 20 September to discuss the next major climate and energy stories, the role of journalism in sharing these with the world – and to celebrate our 10th birthday!

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Programme

19 September

From 14.00 - 19.00 there will be a networking meeting exclusively open to journalists who are members of the CLEW network.

19.00 - 20.00

Walk-in and registration

First drink(s) and finger food served

20.00 - 20.15

Welcome by Clean Energy Wire

By executive director Sven Egenter and journalism network manager Milou Dirkx

20.15 - 20.45

Keynote: From headlines to unlikely heroes - How to cover climate constructively

By Akshat Rathi, Senior reporter for Bloomberg News and author of the book Climate Capitalism

20.45 - 22.00           

Celebrating 10 years of Clean Energy Wire

Networking, drinks and nibbles

20 September

09.30 - 10.00            Walk-in and registration
10.00 - 10.15 Welcome by Clean Energy Wire
10.15 - 10.45

Keynote: Ensuring a just transition - How to leave no one behind

By Brigitte Knopf, Director of the think tank Zukunft KlimaSozial and member of German government’s Council of Experts on Climate Change 

10.45 - 11.00 Short break  
11.00 - 12.00

Dual keynote: Can geoengineering, carbon removal & Co. fix the climate? How to cover technology solutions

Speakers:

Alok JhaScience and technology editor at The Economist 

Eli Mitchell-Larson, Chief science & advocacy officer and co-founder of Carbon Gap

12.00 - 12.30

Lightning talks

  • Covering climate disinformation: The next frontlines
    By Ugochi Anyaka-Oluigbo, Freelance journalist, part of the Drilled cohort
  • The Progress Playbook: Constructive journalism in the age of climate consequences
    By Nick Hedley, Journalist and founder of the Progress Playbook
12.30 - 14.00     Lunch break
14.00 - 15.00

Dual keynote: Climate adaptation - Adjusting to the new age

Speakers:

Nicolina Lamhauge, Policy Analyst, Climate, Biodiversity and Water Division, OECD Environment Directorate

Eva Jensen, Head of Climate change, Energy and Transport at the European Environment Agency (EEA)

15.00 - 15.45

Lightning talks: Cross-border journalism

  • Are methane pledges a Shell game? Investigating corporate methane emissions
    By Fermin Koop, Latin America Managing Editor at Dialogue Earth and Michael Buchsbaum, Freelance journalist
  • It takes a village: Strategies for building stronger communities in climate reporting
    By Biena Magbitang, Journalist and Asia director at Climate Tracker
  • Push out the Parachute: The power and potential in collaborative cross-border journalism
    By Nithin Coca, Freelance journalist
15.45 - 16.00 Short break
16.00 - 17.15

Breakout sessions

1. How to report on corporate net zero targets: Telling greenwashing apart from real ambition
By Silke Mooldijk from NewClimate Institute and journalists Michael Buchsbaum and Fermin Koop

Moderator: Sören Amelang, CLEW

2. Covering the EUlephant in the room: Investigating lobby practices and the next European climate stories
By Lise Witteman, Investigative reporter and Bureau Brussels' team lead at Follow the Money
Kwangyin Liu, Editor at
CommonWealth Magazine
Claire Stam, AEF

Moderator: Rowan Emslie, The International Center for Future Generations (ICFG)

3. Validate feelings: How journalists can cope with eco anxiety and better address their audiences
By Lea Grosse, Climate communication trainer at Klimafakten
Emma Thomasson, Journalist, leadership coach and mental health consultant
Biena Magbitang, Journalist and Asia director at Climate Tracker

Moderator: Julian Wettengel, CLEW

17.15 - 17.30

Short break

17.30 - 18.00

Closing words

18.00 - 19.00

Final drink and goodbyes, enjoying Feierabend in Berlin!

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