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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

Government of Brazil

"The initiative seeks to recognize and contemplate communication and media education works dedicated to the protection of the environment and the defense of the rights of indigenous peoples and traditional communities and freedom of expression. ... The contest includes works published or aired from January 2023, divided into six categories: 1) Text Reporting; 2) Photojournalism and Visual Arts; 3) Audiovisual Reportage; 4) Indigenous Communication; 5) Communication of Traditional Communities; and 6) Media Education. ... The amount of R$300 thousand [approximately USD$58,000] will be distributed as a financial incentive to the top three in each category. Those selected in first place will receive R$30 thousand; the runners-up, R$15 thousand; and the third, R$5 thousand." The contest, open to journalists, popular communicators, artists and researchers over 18 years old, is free to enter. Deadline: May 21, 2026."
Awards

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Contest for Communication and Journalism in Defense of the Environment, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

Summary:
"The initiative seeks to recognize and contemplate communication and media education works dedicated to the protection of the environment and the defense of the rights of indigenous peoples and traditional communities and freedom of expression. ... The contest includes works published or aired from January 2023, divided into six categories: 1) Text Reporting; 2) Photojournalism and Visual Arts; 3) Audiovisual Reportage; 4) Indigenous Communication; 5) Communication of Traditional Communities; and 6) Media Education. ... The amount of R$300 thousand [approximately USD$58,000] will be distributed as a financial incentive to the top three in each category. Those selected in first place will receive R$30 thousand; the runners-up, R$15 thousand; and the third, R$5 thousand." The contest, open to journalists, popular communicators, artists and researchers over 18 years old, is free to enter. Deadline: May 21, 2026."
Organization:

Government of Brazil

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Conference

First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels

Covering Climate Now (CCNow)

"To help journalists understand the Santa Marta conference and how they might go about covering it [in person or remotely], CCNow is hosting a webinar ... April 15, at 12pm US Eastern Time. Panelists will include key Colombian and Dutch diplomats who are organizing the conference. RSVP here. CCNow’s Hertsgaard and Elena González will also be in Santa Marta to support journalists with their coverage; please contact them via editors@coveringclimatenow.org. ... The First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels, taking place April 24–29 in Santa Marta, Colombia, will begin drafting a global 'roadmap' to phase out fossil fuels. Petrostates used UN consensus rules to veto that idea last November at COP30. But as CCNow pointed out in an article published this week, the Santa Marta conference will not be governed by UN rules. What’s more, the 85-plus countries that favored a roadmap at COP30 collectively amount to the biggest economic superpower on Earth. If they can outline a credible roadmap for withdrawing their immense buying power from fossil fuels, it could echo the effect of the 2015 Paris Agreement, causing governments and private investors alike to follow suit for fear their fossil fuel investments will become stranded assets."
Conference

First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels

Summary:
"To help journalists understand the Santa Marta conference and how they might go about covering it [in person or remotely], CCNow is hosting a webinar ... April 15, at 12pm US Eastern Time. Panelists will include key Colombian and Dutch diplomats who are organizing the conference. RSVP here. CCNow’s Hertsgaard and Elena González will also be in Santa Marta to support journalists with their coverage; please contact them via editors@coveringclimatenow.org. ... The First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels, taking place April 24–29 in Santa Marta, Colombia, will begin drafting a global 'roadmap' to phase out fossil fuels. Petrostates used UN consensus rules to veto that idea last November at COP30. But as CCNow pointed out in an article published this week, the Santa Marta conference will not be governed by UN rules. What’s more, the 85-plus countries that favored a roadmap at COP30 collectively amount to the biggest economic superpower on Earth. If they can outline a credible roadmap for withdrawing their immense buying power from fossil fuels, it could echo the effect of the 2015 Paris Agreement, causing governments and private investors alike to follow suit for fear their fossil fuel investments will become stranded assets."
Organization:

Covering Climate Now (CCNow)

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Article

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.
Article

Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to Science Programs

Summary:
C&EN analyzes the proposal for multiple science agencies, which "would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and environmental programs." The article includes many handy outbound links for reference.
Author:

Delger Erdenesanaa, Leigh Krietsch Boerner, Laurel Oldach, Rowan Walrath, Craig Bettenhausen and Fionna Samuels

Published By:

Chemical & Engineering News

Date:

April 6, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

NatGeo RFP for Illuminating Climate Solutions

National Geographic and The Climate Pledge

"Stories, and the people who tell them, matter more than ever. At a time when we’re flooded by noise and competing causes, authentic storytelling is critical to being able to cut through the clutter and evoke emotion in a way that causes people to respond and to act. National Geographic and The Climate Pledge seek to turn the power of storytelling toward illuminating climate resilience and solutions around the world." Grants up to $100,000 are available. Deadline: May 25, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

NatGeo RFP for Illuminating Climate Solutions

Summary:
"Stories, and the people who tell them, matter more than ever. At a time when we’re flooded by noise and competing causes, authentic storytelling is critical to being able to cut through the clutter and evoke emotion in a way that causes people to respond and to act. National Geographic and The Climate Pledge seek to turn the power of storytelling toward illuminating climate resilience and solutions around the world." Grants up to $100,000 are available. Deadline: May 25, 2026.
Organization:

National Geographic and The Climate Pledge

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Events

Crash Course: Beyond the Basics of Science Reporting

SciLine

"Science reporting requires walking a line between emphasizing the importance of findings or overselling those findings, contributing to misplaced hope or fanning exaggerated fears. This brand-new, intermediate-level webinar will help you sort through and weigh conflicting evidence to make sure you’re accurately representing the state of the science on any given topic."
  • When: April 22, 2026 @ 2-3 p.m. ET
  • Cost: free
Events

Crash Course: Beyond the Basics of Science Reporting

Summary:
"Science reporting requires walking a line between emphasizing the importance of findings or overselling those findings, contributing to misplaced hope or fanning exaggerated fears. This brand-new, intermediate-level webinar will help you sort through and weigh conflicting evidence to make sure you’re accurately representing the state of the science on any given topic."
  • When: April 22, 2026 @ 2-3 p.m. ET
  • Cost: free
Organization:

SciLine

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Video

Communicating Climate Solutions

Yale Center for Environmental Communication

"How can we most effectively communicate about climate solutions? Many people who are Alarmed about climate change aren’t taking climate action. Within the group of Americans Alarmed about climate change, 46% can be categorized as “willing Alarmed” – they are willing to engage in climate action but rarely do. The webinar featured Miriam Remshard, a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge studying the barriers to effective climate action and how psychological interventions can be used to foster more impactful behavior. Samantha Harrington of Yale Climate Connections moderated the conversation and also provided highlights from over ten years of climate solutions coverage. Sam also walked us through YCC’s Climate Solutions Hub, a tool that helps people find the actions that work best for their life."
Video

Communicating Climate Solutions

Summary:
"How can we most effectively communicate about climate solutions? Many people who are Alarmed about climate change aren’t taking climate action. Within the group of Americans Alarmed about climate change, 46% can be categorized as “willing Alarmed” – they are willing to engage in climate action but rarely do. The webinar featured Miriam Remshard, a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge studying the barriers to effective climate action and how psychological interventions can be used to foster more impactful behavior. Samantha Harrington of Yale Climate Connections moderated the conversation and also provided highlights from over ten years of climate solutions coverage. Sam also walked us through YCC’s Climate Solutions Hub, a tool that helps people find the actions that work best for their life."
Organization:

Yale Center for Environmental Communication

Published By:

Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Date:

April 9, 2026

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