JOURNALISTS have been empowered with ample knowledge and insights of carbon trading and conservation following a one day training.
The carbon trading and conservation training held at the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) office on 13 th December 2024 was the first of its kind ever facilitated for members.
Funded by the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) in partnership with MASI, the initiative was a response to members’ need for training on specialized knowledge and areas.
Headed by PES Project Manager Lorenzo Cordeiro of the NAKAU Programme the training was tailored to meet five core aims and
objectives:
Provide a comprehensive understanding of carbon trading and its Impact on local communities.
Educate participants on forest conservation practices and their role In sustainable development.
Equip journalists with tools to identify key stories and sources related to conservation efforts.
Enhance reporters’ ability to analyze and communicate challenges faced by communities.
Foster collaboration among journalists to share insights and best practices in environmental reporting.
Speaking at the workshop, MASI President Ofani Eremae highlighted the Importance of the workshop, acknowledging that many local journalists have zero knowledge of carbon trading.
Given the important role the media plays in keeping the masses up to date with happenings, he noted that local journalists must be skilled and knowledgeable to educate the public on specialised environmental matters.
“It’s crucial for us to understand what carbon trading is so that when we report on it, we do so accurately,” Eremae said.
Environmental journalist for the Island Sun newspaper, John Houhaniau Described the workshop as a “bonus”.
“This workshop though it was only for a day, has given me a rich insight Into what exactly is carbon trading, I am glad to be a participant and I am Ready to test it out in my reporting.”
