Climate Frontline: Building trust through local climate journalism

After these devastating events, an effective communication by news and media outlets has been critical in emphasising the importance of climate change in Southern Europe, influencing public opinion, and prompting policy responses.

With the announcement of the new Climate Frontline Project, we want to maintain those efforts that are critical for driving additional action and strengthening resilience to future climate-related disasters.

We view climate journalism not as a specialist beat, but as a civic function—essential to public safety, social cohesion, and the resilience of democratic societies.

-Vera Penêda, Director of Programmes & Impact, European Journalism Centre

The Climate Frontline Project is a new one-year initiative, co-created by the European Journalism Centre  and REVOLVE,  and will specifically support four local newsrooms in the climate-affected regions of Valencia, Leiria/Coimbra, and Baixo Alentejo.

These selected newsrooms will receive tailored training and mentorship from leading climate and media experts, allowing them to improve the accuracy, relevance, and reach of their coverage.

The programme also encourages collaboration with civil society organisations and scientists, promoting cross-sector dialogue and locally based solutions.

→ Discover the programme

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