climate change reporting

To address this challenge, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the National University of Samoa teamed up to provide specialized training to journalism students from NUS and crew members of the Gaualofa.

"One key aspect that both the journalism students and Gaualofa crew have in common is that they will both be sharing messages about our environment," said Ms. Nanette Woonton of the Communications and Outreach Unit of SPREP.

The training was conducted by members of a group called Internews which include international writers all over the world.

"This training is mainly to polish your roles in reporting climate change, so that when you go back to your office you’re refreshed in reporting climate change issues," said programme coordinator Cherelle Jackson.

There have been many challenges facing journalists not only in Samoa but also in the Pacific in reporting climate change.