Visual Storytelling for Environmental Journalism

Eight environmental reporters are set to attend a three-day workshop, where they will learn how to transform complex data into visual content using a combination of digital tools and physical materials. The training will teach journalists how to create videos for social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to help environmental stories reach younger audiences. Each participant will create two visualisation projects: one during the workshop and one independently with online support from trainers.

Timeline:

• October 2025: A three-day training workshop in which participants will create their first visualisation project.
• October–November 2025: Participants work on their second visualisation project, receiving remote support from trainers.
• November 2025: E-handbook on environmental data visualisation released, featuring examples from the training.

The project will produce 16 environmental data visualisations and a handbook to guide other journalists. The training is aimed at journalists who cover local environmental issues such as factory pollution, water contamination, and damage to natural areas. By learning these visualisation techniques, journalists can help people in affected communities to better understand the environmental issues in their areas. The handbook and all materials will be freely available online, enabling journalists beyond the original participants to use the methods.

Trainers:

• Stefan Janjić
• Milovan Nikolić
• Ivan Subotić
• Tijana Bumbić
• Darija Stjepić
• Teodora Koledin
• Elena Prnjić
• Mihajlo Mršić