What are the biggest threats facing the Adriatic marine environment today? How can illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, pollution, and coastal development be addressed? These are some of the questions that the Earth Journalism Network’s new grant programme seeks to answer. The objective is to support in-depth reporting on these critical issues, as well as the solutions being implemented to protect this fragile ecosystem.
From the creation of marine protected areas to stricter regulations on IUU fishing, community-driven conservation efforts, and improved monitoring, there are many initiatives aimed at safeguarding marine biodiversity. This grant will help journalists explore these topics in depth, shedding light on both the challenges and the actions being taken to confront them.
In addition to financial support, selected journalists will receive mentorship from experienced professionals to guide them through the story development process.
Applications from countries that border the Adriatic Sea are welcome (i.e. Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania). Journalists from inland Western Balkans countries such as Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia are also eligible to apply if their stories can be directly tied to the Adriatic Sea.
Are you ready to make an impact with your reporting? Apply now! Deadline: 27 February 2025.
