Register Now! Cross-Border Environmental Investigative Journalism in the Mediterranean
On the upcoming Day of the Mediterranean (28 November 2025), AMWAJ’s Tabadul series will highlight how independent journalism fosters regional collaboration. Featuring a cross-border investigation on sea snot in Türkiye, Greece, and Italy, the session will explore how journalists build trust and overcome challenges to produce impactful environmental stories across the region.
Join us on Friday at 10:00 AM (CET) to learn first-hand from a team of four journalists who will present their current cross-border investigation on the “Impact of Sea Snot in Marmara Sea, Greece and Italian Coast”, including methodology, funding, and research methods.
Agenda (CET time):
10:00 – 10:05 Welcome and introduction
10:05 – 10:30 Panel discussion on cross-border investigation
- Alev Karakartal, Türkiye - Anastasia Karadimitri, Greece - Burak Altınok, Türkiye - Sofia Turati, Italy
Hebron Quarries: Balancing Industry and Environmental Risk
Palestine’s stone and marble industry is economically vital and globally valued, but it faces severe environmental harm, health risks, and restrictive political conditions—especially in Area C, where Israeli companies operate freely while Palestinians face major barriers. Hebron, the sector’s hub, bears the heaviest environmental and community impacts. Read the story by Doha Idkeidek.
CREAF - Restoring nature, early warning systems and governance are key to protecting the Mediterranean from future floods
The Mediterranean is warming 20% faster than the global average and already suffering extreme impacts like heatwaves, wildfires, biodiversity loss, and recent floods in Valencia and the Ebro Delta. To respond, the Interreg Euro-MED Natural Heritage Mission brings together 16 partners to share knowledge and link the results of 18 projects, including three focused on flood resilience. Their latest findings will be presented in Barcelona from 25–27 November at an event hosted by CREAF and MedCities.
CluBE (the Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia) is driving the region’s green transition by uniting research, business, government, and society. With strong experience in EU-funded projects and a key role in shaping Western Macedonia’s bioeconomy strategy, CluBE is helping the region move from lignite dependence toward a circular and resilient future. Through the BIO-INSPIRE project, it continues linking local strengths with European opportunities.
EMUNI University is hiring: Academic Specialists – MA in International Negotiation! EMUNI – the Euro-Mediterranean University based in Slovenia – is preparing a new MA in International Negotiation and Neuroscience and is seeking experienced academics to join its international teaching team.
Beirut Today: Breathing Smoke. Lebanon's Air Crisis
Beirut’s skies are choking with pollution, and it’s not just traffic. From generators to neglected policies, the air we breathe is putting our health at risk. Respiratory illnesses, long-term damage, and even mental stress are the hidden costs of Lebanon’s energy crisis. Directed & edited by Hanin Haydar (Lebanese multimedia journalist and the winner of the second AMWAJ Media Fellowship).
Water News Europe: Ash and mud from wildfires poison rivers and disrupt water supplies in Spain
Several areas of Ourense (Galicia, Spain) are without clean drinking water after summer wildfires. Heavy rain washed debris from the 119,000 burnt hectares into rivers, polluting them and affecting the Valdeorras water supply.
Q Code Mag: Manifesto per un buon giornalismo ambientale
The manifesto, developed during the June 2025 Baobab workshop in Milan with contributions from Valeria Barbi, Caterina Orsenigo, and Anna Toniolo, outlines principles for quality environmental journalism. It emphasizes careful attention to sources, rigorous fact-checking, accuracy, and clarity and elegance in writing or chosen media language. Additionally, it highlights key practices considered essential for effective environmental reporting.
Jummar Media: قبل أن يموت التين في بابل: شجرة للإنسان والنحل والبلابل
تعيش شجرة التين نصف قرن وتثمر بعد عامها الثالث. في مزرعة سعدون السعدوني، ثمة أشجار أقدم من ابنه البكر، رعاها كما ربّى أبناءه. لكنها اليوم تجفّ وتصفرّ أوراقها.. عن أشجار التين التي تحتضر في بابل..
Nawa Media: Investigation shortlisted for the ARIJ Awards for Arab Investigate Journalism
The investigation, produced by journalist Mohamed Magdi Abozeid for Nawa Media mixes Open Source and field reporting in revealing environmental threats stemming from improper disposal of slaughterhouse waste into Egypt’s sewage networks and freshwater canals. It also exposes environmental and legal violations in government-run slaughterhouses, which may cause an environmental disaster. The winner will be announced on Sunday, 6th December during the closing ceremony of the 18th ARIJ Network annual forum in Amman, Jordan.
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