Women journos work to combat climate change

A cohort of 25 female environmental journalists selected from across the country was formed to focus on climate change reporting and to highlight problems faced by womenfolk in the wake of climate-induced disasters.

The cohort was jointly formed by Climate Action Centre and Green Media Initiatives, a nongovernmental organisation dedicated to training journalists on environmental and climate change issues, said a press release issued here on Sunday.

The cohort will serve as a platform for female journalists to work on climate change, where their voices could become a powerful force reaching policymakers, ensuring that women have a central role in climate change prevention policies,” said Shabina Faraz, the CEO of Green Media Initiatives.

Climate Action Centre Director Yasir Hussain shared his thoughts on the occasion, noting that he has been working for launching of Female Media Cohort for Climate Change environmental protection for the last three decades. “In the early 90s, environmental news was scarce because it wasn’t considered a specialised beat; only one or two stories would get coverage,” comments Yasir. He explained that during those times, they would send daily news in the form of a newsletter to international media via email, as it was challenging to disseminate news back then.