Clean Air Catalyst Partner Internews Leads Workshop, Trains 30 Journalists to Report on Air Pollution in Nairobi, Kenya

Year of Publishing
2023
Organisation
Clean Air Catalyst
Tags
Language
English
AQM Activity Type
Public Engagement and Communication
Resource type
Reports, Case Studies & Assessments
Regions
Africa
Governance level
Subnational
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Description
The Clean Air Catalyst and Internews organized a workshop in Nairobi to train 30 journalists on reporting air pollution, with a focus on understanding and communicating its sources and impacts. Participants, including over half women, learned about air quality data, pollutant sources, and the health effects on disadvantaged communities. The workshop featured field trips, expert talks, and practical exercises to help journalists generate impactful, gender-sensitive stories on air pollution in Nairobi.