Other Events

To help news coverage convey what’s at stake with the upcoming UN climate summit (COP26), Covering Climate Now and Climate Central are holding a series of briefings, for journalists only. The first briefing will provide background on the most relevant science, politics, justice and solutions issues. Noon-1:00 p.m. ET.

Harlo Holmes, Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Digital Security at Freedom of the Press Foundation, will be providing guidance to journalists on what they can do to keep themselves safe and improve their knowledge and skills on digital security. 10 a.m. ET.

The Knight Foundation and Lenfest Institute for Journalism have provided grant funding to cover the costs for a select number of journalists to attend the summit in Keene, NH (including transportation, lodging and meals). 

Join a roundtable of experienced journalists and subject-matter experts for a virtual discussion on the drying of the American West, what it means and how to report it. Hosted by SEJ and Circle of Blue. 1:00 p.m. ET.

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will conduct a virtual workshop on August 24-25, 2021 focused on the ocean and climate along the California coast, designed to help journalists explore ocean issues that are underreported in popular media. Deadline: July 30, 2021 at midnight MT (July 31, 2021 at 2:00 a.m. ET).

The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (DCEFF) is offering free shorts programs all summer long featuring selections from the March 2021 event. Packages stream Jul 22-25, Aug 12-15 (registration opens Jul 22) and Aug 26-29 (registration opens Aug 5).