Supported projects

A RAIA / LA RAYA – Spain and Portugal share their main rivers, a fact that has promoted diplomatic efforts for the joint management of common bodies of water. For the past 25 years, that relationship has been regulated by the Albufeira Convention. But as extreme droughts become more frequent and intense in the Iberian Peninsula, local populations and legislators alike are struggling to cope with the effects of water scarcity.

BAKU/ RAVENNA/ L’AQUILA – Under the pretext of reducing reliance on Russian gas, Italy and the European Union have planned to double gas imports from Azerbaijan since 2022, even as dictator Ilham Aliyev tightens his authoritarian grip and increases investments in fossil fuels.

TALLINN - The lack of regulation of the voluntary carbon market, together with the influx of capital, creates conditions for marketing of ineffective solutions, or even outright scams. This cross-border investigation looks at the exploitation of 'green' opportunities for personal gain — in Estonia, Lithuania and Italy. 

ATHENS/FARO/AGRIGENTO – Wildfires in Europe have become more frequent and devastating. From lagging prevention and disaster response in Greece, to the mismanagement and legal loopholes that in Italy fuel arson, to the post-wildfire economy in Spain that impedes ecological restoration, to Portugal's paper industry that hinder fire management for its own financial gain, this investigation sheds light on the reasons behind these disasters. 

LARISSA / JAÉN / VASLUI - Farmers are already under immense pressure due to economic strains compounded by stringent EU regulations. Now, the intensifying impacts of climate change are exacerbating these challenges, leading to insomnia, anxiety, and depression among farmers.

HAMBURG – The annual conference NR24 under the motto "Now is the time - Research for Democracy" took place on 19-20 July 2024. Eight sessions on climate journalism have been supported by Journalismfund Europe.

COVILHÃ /LES LANDES / HARZ - Forests are essential in the global fight against climate change, through their role as carbon sinks. But what happens when management choices are not made in the forest’s best interest?

PARIS - An in-depth investigation of the We Report network looked in the cockpit of the privatised airplane industry. Behind the scenes, the polluting footprint of a few rich is infinite.

BERLIN - This project aims to educate and connect investigative journalists in Germany and Europe.

BERLIN - 20 European journalists are trained for a week in order to get a practical understanding of the tools and insights necessary to report on climate neutrality and energy transition. This summer academy is organised by Clean Energy Wire (CLEW) which has been covering all aspects of energy and climate since a decade ago and is set to make European journalists fit to tell the story of our time better.