WCP Zambia
Environmental Crime Journalism Fellowship
On 7 June 2023, Wildlife Crime Prevention (WCP) Zambia launched the Environmental Crime Journalism Fellowship (ECJ) to support journalists in reporting on environmental and climate issues.
On 7 June 2023, Wildlife Crime Prevention (WCP) Zambia launched the Environmental Crime Journalism Fellowship (ECJ) to support journalists in reporting on environmental and climate-related issues. The fellowship provides media professionals with practical skills, technical knowledge, and guidance to improve the accuracy and quality of reporting on environmental crime.
Building Expertise
The ECJ Fellowship offers structured learning experiences, including field-based exposure and expert-led training sessions. These activities support understanding of wildlife crime, illegal logging, and conservation challenges.
Participants develop skills in research, investigation, and fact-based reporting, enabling accurate coverage of environmental crime and related issues.
Objectives of the Fellowship
The programme focuses on:
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Supporting accurate and well-researched environmental reporting
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Strengthening investigative reporting on wildlife and environmental crime
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Providing journalists with practical skills for professional reporting
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Increasing the availability of reliable information on environmental issues
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Supporting consistent and accurate coverage of conservation-related topics
Through training and professional development, the ECJ Fellowship contributes to improved reporting standards on environmental and wildlife crime issues in Zambia.
