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This coming September, in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, a powerful wave of purpose-driven storytelling is set to rise. The Capacity Development and Training Workshop Series for Media Professionals: Intergovernmental Processes and Planetary Health will bring together some of the most passionate and promising journalists from across South and Southeast Asia for two days of transformative learning, collaboration, and empowerment.
Organized by the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, the Global Climate and Health Alliance, Health Care Without Harm – Southeast Asia, and Monash University Malaysia, the workshop aims to equip media professionals with the tools, insights, and cross-disciplinary knowledge needed to report more effectively on the critical intersection between intergovernmental policy processes and planetary health.
A Rare Opportunity to Bridge Journalism and Global Policy
As the world teeters on the edge of climate catastrophe and health crises grow more frequent and complex, this workshop could not come at a more critical time. Media professionals are being called upon not just to inform—but to inspire action, foster understanding, and translate complexity into clarity.
Over the course of September 3 and 4, selected participants will engage in:
Interactive Sessions with leading experts on planetary health and climate negotiations
A high-impact simulation exercise that mirrors real-world reporting challenges on global policy
Networking opportunities with fellow journalists, environmental scientists, and decision-makers across the ASEAN region
The aim: to build journalistic capacity that can make sense of complex intergovernmental discussions, uncover the human stories behind them, and report with depth, accuracy, and ethical clarity.
Beyond the Workshop: Building a Community of Change-Makers
But this isn’t just about skill-building—it’s about movement-building. Participants will join a Community of Practice that continues long after the workshop ends. Through this network, they will:
Share stories, resources, and lessons learned
Collaborate on cross-border reporting initiatives
Support each other in tackling the challenges of covering climate and health
With the rise of misinformation, political greenwashing, and science skepticism, truthful, informed journalism is more important than ever. This workshop positions journalists as key players in the planetary health movement—amplifying voices from the most climate-vulnerable regions of the world.
Who Can Join?
The workshop is open to journalists from South and Southeast Asia, with special priority given to those from the ten ASEAN Member States. Applicants must demonstrate a clear interest in health or environmental reporting.
Those selected will receive full financial support, including:
Roundtrip airfare
Accommodation for September 2–4
Meals throughout the program
The Stakes Are High—And So Is the Potential for Impact
Planetary health is no longer just a niche topic for scientists and policymakers—it’s a survival issue that touches every family, every community, and every future. This upcoming workshop will empower journalists not just to report the crisis, but to catalyze change through the power of the written word and digital storytelling.
As the world watches, the storytellers of Southeast Asia will gather—not just to learn, but to lead.
For updates and insights from the frontline of sustainability, health, and climate justice, follow Ross Flores Del Rosario, the founder of Wazzup Pilipinas, as he champions journalism with purpose.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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