Internews and The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) are pleased to announce the opening of the application process to attend a 3-day workshop specifically designed to support European journalists to broaden their understanding about European fisheries -- in particular the Common Fisheries Policy and the proposals to reform it. The workshop is only open to journalists working for a media organisation in a member country of the European Union.
As part of the invitation EJN will cover the cost of travel to and from Ireland, lodging and daily subsistence expenses, as well as provide other support services for participating journalists.
The conference will be facilitated by veteran journalist Paul Brown and will bring at least 12 European journalists together in Dublin, Ireland to learn from fisheries experts and each other, debate the issues as a group, and write informed, unbiased reports on the Common Fisheries Policy, the reforms, and their effects locally, across Europe and elsewhere. The workshop will include opportunities to put questions to key European stakeholders in the field of fisheries, visiting a working fishing port for field work and interviews, and will help provide guidance on more general journalistic skills and techniques specific to reporting on environmental issues.
EJN fully respects the editorial independence of all journalists. Throughout the trip journalists will be free to report as they see fit. However, we do require that those invited attend and participate in all three days of the training schedule, provide copies or summaries of the story that they produce for posting on our websites, and show a collegial attitude towards other journalists in the group. One of the important benefits of this program will be the opportunity for journalists to exchange views and information with their journalistic peers from across Europe.
Participants will include selected journalists from various EC member countries. We will be seeking journalists from a wide range of European countries, but will also be looking to ensure representation from those countries with large marine fishing fleets. The working language at the conference will be English, so a high level of English will be required to get the most out of the workshop.
Applications for the conference are now closed. Any queries or for more details on the agenda please get in touch with Morgan Williams at mwilliams@internews.eu.
Funding for this program is generously provided by the Oak Foundation.
