In this project, fellowships are awarded to selected program participants to strengthen or establish their digital media platforms, supporting data-driven, investigative, and accurate news reporting on climate change in Pakistan.

Call for Proposals: The call for proposals to create new or strengthen existing digital media platforms for environmental journalism has been announced through email newsletters and targeted outreach. Program participants receive information detailing the application process, as well as benefits including mentorship, platform development, technical and financial support, networking opportunities, and potential career advancement in environmental journalism.

Selection of 15 Fellows for Fellowship: Fifteen top proposals submitted by project beneficiaries are shortlisted through a rigorous process managed by an independent review committee comprising field experts. Proposals featuring concrete and clear ideas, viable sustainability plans, efficient competency, and quality content on the environment (accurate, unbiased, and informative) are preferred.

Mentoring Sessions

Each shortlisted participant are provided with a one-on-one mentoring session on content development and platform refinement for sustainability, conducted by mentors who are experts in digital content production, marketing, and monetization.

Collaboration with American Environmental Journalist

An online training session and networking webinar have been conducted with senior American environmental journalist Bernardo H. Motta, creating a unique opportunity for collaboration and knowledge sharing. American and Pakistani journalists share experiences, insights, and international perspectives on pressing environmental issues facing their respective regions.

American environmental journalists provide valuable mentorship to their Pakistani counterparts. This digital exchange has led to a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and has helped build a stronger global network of environmental journalists committed to authentic and credible climate-focused reporting.

Establishment of 15 Digital Platforms

Selected fellows of the project are provided with technical and financial assistance, including seed funding, to establish new digital platforms and strengthen existing ones. Participants have developed and published relevant and compelling content on climate-focused issues, including news articles, features, multimedia stories, videos, and infographics.