Imagine a world where storytelling isn’t just about telling tales; it’s about saving the planet. The media industry is stepping up to the plate, wielding its power to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire change. Here are some of the most compelling trends in environmental sustainability that are making waves in media today.
Sustainable Advertising: Moving Towards Carbon Neutrality
Media Collaboration for Climate Reporting
Nature4Climate (N4C), in collaboration with several organizations, has launched the BelémDesk initiative. This project is tailored to enhance climate and nature reporting by connecting media professionals worldwide with key experts ahead of COP30. Journalists will benefit from capacity-building workshops, exclusive media briefings, and field visits to Amazon-based projects. The initiative aims to amplify global narratives on nature-based solutions and address pressing issues like Indigenous rights and environmental justice.
Celebrating Excellence in Climate Journalism
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has kickstarted the IGAD Media Awards 2025, focusing on
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- https://nature4climate.org/media-with-nature-call-for-cop30-applications/
- https://igad.int/igad-launches-2025-media-awards-to-spotlight-excellence-in-climate-journalism/
- https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2025/5/what-the-cftcs-recent-actions-on-digital-assets-and-environmental-sustainable-commodities-signal-to-the-market
- https://www.environmental-finance.com/content/events/sustainability-data-america-2025/
- https://thefulcrum.us/rule-of-law/project-2025-environment
- https://www.digitalsignagetoday.com/news/moving-walls-teams-with-cedara-on-sustainable-initiative/
- https://www.saipem.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/2024%20Sustainability%20Report_0.pdf
- https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america/news-trends/blog-post/2025/what-s-good-for-the-environment-is-good-for-the-botton-line-the-business-case-for-sustainability