The initiative supports reporters who continue covering Europe’s environmental and climate challenges but lack access to structured education, newsrooms, and editorial support.
The programme combines four expert-led modules:
- Climate Change & Natural Disasters (Konstantin Ranks)
- Environmental & Climate Journalism (Angelina Davydova)
- Investigative Journalism & Science (Dr. Andrey Zayakin)
- Eco-Journalism for Beginners (Ekaterina Doilnitsyna)
Participants develop scientific literacy, data and OSINT skills, writing and editing techniques, and cross-border reporting practices. Each module includes editorial feedback and practical assignments, culminating in a publishing sprint with partner media.
Timeline 2026
- January: onboarding and recruitment
- February–March: climate and environmental journalism modules
- March–April: investigative journalism module
- May: eco-journalism module and publishing sprint
- June–July: final editing, evaluation and reporting
Delivered fully online, the programme ensures accessibility for journalists dispersed across Europe and neighbouring regions. Partner outlets The Insider and Novaya Gazeta Europe will review completed investigations and publish selected works that meet editorial standards.
List of Trainers / Mentors
- Konstantin Ranks — science journalist, marine geologist
- Angelina Davydova — environmental and climate journalist
- Dr. Andrey Zayakin — investigative journalist, PhD in Physics
- Ekaterina Doilnitsyna — environmental journalist
Programme coordination / mentoring support:
- Sergey Timofeev — Project Coordinator
- Külle Pispanen — Academic Facilitator
