National media workshop on cryosphere changes and its resultant impacts on ecosystems and community livelihood

About the Workshop

The one-day national media workshop hosted by ICIMOD in collaboration with UNESCO and Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) will serve as a deliberative platform to discuss the nexus between climate change, cryosphere, and local communities.

The specific objectives of the workshop include:

• Provide a common platform for researchers, climate experts, and journalists to share mutual experiences and understandings of the workshop theme
• Provide fresh insights for workshop participants on the emerging trends in the Earth’s cryosphere systems and their resultant effects on the mountain communities

The workshop will involve profound interactions and critical discussions among researchers and media persons. The focus will be on individual sharing and reflections around the overarching theme of the conference. Group discussions will also be an integral part of the workshop.

NFSJ participation in the workshop

The workshop will ensure the participation of science and environment journalists – at least one from each province in Nepal. The participating journalists will share their experiences of reporting on issues of climate change and community livelihood, including the challenges they face.

The workshop will include thematic sessions on climate change, mountain glaciers, and Himalayan ecology led by a panel of climate scientists and researchers, and the experiences of climate reporting in mainstream media by science journalists.

Expected outcomes

• A nuanced understanding of pertinent climate change issues related to cryosphere changes and their effects on livelihood
• Publication of blogs and media articles based on participation in the workshop

Agenda