The European Cross-border Investigations programme for 2026-27 provides reporting teams with an opportunity to connect with subject matter experts to strengthen their investigative research. This type of collaboration requires a methodology to build mutual trust and benefit.
Scientists need reassurance that their reputations won't be compromised, whilst journalists must demonstrate expertise and preparation when approaching potential expert partners.
To support this endeavour, Journalismfund Europe is organising a series of four events for journalists and editors, to understand best practices for successful projects. Find out more about the other sessions here.
Session 2: Wasted Wetlands
In this second session, speaker Elisabetta Tola, an Italian journalist and science communicator, will explain how journalists revealed how commercial interests backed by public money are decimating Europe’s remaining wetlands. She will also focus on how the Wasted Wetlands reporters teamed up with ornithologists to make this information public.
The investigation required knowledge in the following disciplines: AI and ornithology.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM CET
Where? Online via Zoom
Please note that the webinar will not be recorded.
More programme information
The second public open call deadline for the European Cross-border grant programme is on Thursday 21st of May 2026, 13:00 CET (Brussels). The following deadline will be on Thursday 30th July 2026 2026.
Find further grant information and the application portal here.
