Solutions Storytelling for Planetary Health

Solutions Storytelling for Planetary Health

This workshop introduces the concepts and practices behind Solutions Journalism (also known as Constructive Journalism), a global movement that is changing the way news is reported.

Rejecting sensationalism and choosing not to fuel conflict, Solutions Journalism reports on how people are responding to the big problems of our times. It applies the rigorous practices of reportage to examine how people go about tackling wicked problems, how effective those strategies are, and how transferable and scalable solutions are. It focuses on what is happening, rather than what could or should happen, and by so doing provides options for the community to address both local and global challenges.

The Planetary Health Initiative is using  these principles to share strategies local people are exploring and implementing to reduce the risk of future disasters. At this critical moment in global history, we are shining a light on the many ways we can drive the environmental, social and economic sustainability of our community.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative’s Volunteer Writing Team, this workshop will include information about how you can become involved.

This workshop is designed for people with some experience in writing and/or some knowledge of matters relating to planetary health.

You can find out more about the Planetary Health Initiative here. To find your local Planetary Health news site, follow this link.

You can find out more about Solutions Journalism here.

There is no fee for participation in these workshops, but we do require that you register by 20 July as places are limited.

For more information, contact Cymbeline at cbuhlerking@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or on 0473 882 868.

These workshops are being produced as part of a Bioregional Collaboration for Planetary Health, supported by the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (DRRF). The DRRF is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments.

To be held at the Planetary Health Clubhouse (former Katoomba Golf Course)

Contact Cymbeline at cbuhlerking@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or on 0473 882 868