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Tip Sheet: Follow the Money — How To Cover the Federal Appropriations Process

On April 30, 2026, CASW Connector hosted a Chat with Alessandra Zimmermann, AAAS project director for R&D policy, and Max Kozlov, award-winning science journalist at Nature.

The Chat was moderated by independent science journalist Virginia Gewin and facilitated by CASW program director Amber Dance.

Check out the tip sheet for advice and resources, as well as a recording of the Chat.

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Tip Sheet: Follow the Money — How To Cover the Federal Appropriations Process

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On April 30, 2026, CASW Connector hosted a Chat with Alessandra Zimmermann, AAAS project director for R&D policy, and Max Kozlov, award-winning science journalist at Nature.

The Chat was moderated by independent science journalist Virginia Gewin and facilitated by CASW program director Amber Dance.

Check out the tip sheet for advice and resources, as well as a recording of the Chat.

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Visualising Climate 2026

"Visualising Climate is the first global conference on data visualisation for climate and environmental sciences. Bringing together scientists, artists, communicators, and journalists, this event will serve as a meeting point between data and storytelling, evidence and perception, art and science. Over three days of talks, workshops, and informal conversations, participants will delve into how data can be visualised to inform, engage, inspire action, and influence policy. This summit is a space to share tools, techniques, and case studies that push the boundaries of visual narratives, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and co-creation, and empower change through data visualisation."
  • Where: Bologna, Italy
  • When: November 4–6, 2026
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Visualising Climate 2026

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"Visualising Climate is the first global conference on data visualisation for climate and environmental sciences. Bringing together scientists, artists, communicators, and journalists, this event will serve as a meeting point between data and storytelling, evidence and perception, art and science. Over three days of talks, workshops, and informal conversations, participants will delve into how data can be visualised to inform, engage, inspire action, and influence policy. This summit is a space to share tools, techniques, and case studies that push the boundaries of visual narratives, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and co-creation, and empower change through data visualisation."
  • Where: Bologna, Italy
  • When: November 4–6, 2026
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Field Sources: An Environmental Source Desk

"Environmental stories are undercovered in part because the experts are hard to find. Naturalists, science communicators, curriculum designers, field educators, and community-based practitioners are doing work that is directly relevant to the stories journalists are pursuing — but they don’t appear in the usual source databases, and they usually don’t have communication specialists on staff. Field Sources is a personally-curated roster of environmental and sustainability practitioners who have agreed to be available to journalists on deadline." The service is for:
  • Journalists: You’re working on a story that touches environmental education, sustainability practice, informal learning, or community-based science. You need a credible, responsive source — and you need them quickly. Field Sources is free for journalists. You bring the angle. I do the matching.
  • Practitioners: You have expertise that journalists need but can’t find. You’re willing to be interviewed, you can speak to a deadline, and you want your work to reach a wider audience. Inclusion in Field Sources is by invitation and application — not open enrollment.
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Field Sources: An Environmental Source Desk

Summary:
"Environmental stories are undercovered in part because the experts are hard to find. Naturalists, science communicators, curriculum designers, field educators, and community-based practitioners are doing work that is directly relevant to the stories journalists are pursuing — but they don’t appear in the usual source databases, and they usually don’t have communication specialists on staff. Field Sources is a personally-curated roster of environmental and sustainability practitioners who have agreed to be available to journalists on deadline." The service is for:
  • Journalists: You’re working on a story that touches environmental education, sustainability practice, informal learning, or community-based science. You need a credible, responsive source — and you need them quickly. Field Sources is free for journalists. You bring the angle. I do the matching.
  • Practitioners: You have expertise that journalists need but can’t find. You’re willing to be interviewed, you can speak to a deadline, and you want your work to reach a wider audience. Inclusion in Field Sources is by invitation and application — not open enrollment.
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Falling Walls Science Summit

Press accreditation is available to journalists of all media (print, online, TV, radio, web TV, photography) for "the Falling Walls Science Summit, November 6-9, 2026. Discover groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and transformative global leaders from academia, business, politics, the media, and civil society, and the 2026 Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year Laureates. Since 2009, the Falling Walls Science Summit has united the world’s greatest minds to break down barriers in science and innovation. We bring together global science leaders, business pioneers, and public sector visionaries to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and shape the future of the international innovation system—creating meaningful impact for humanity."
  • Where: Falling Walls Science House, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, Berlin or Online
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Falling Walls Science Summit

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Press accreditation is available to journalists of all media (print, online, TV, radio, web TV, photography) for "the Falling Walls Science Summit, November 6-9, 2026. Discover groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and transformative global leaders from academia, business, politics, the media, and civil society, and the 2026 Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year Laureates. Since 2009, the Falling Walls Science Summit has united the world’s greatest minds to break down barriers in science and innovation. We bring together global science leaders, business pioneers, and public sector visionaries to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and shape the future of the international innovation system—creating meaningful impact for humanity."
  • Where: Falling Walls Science House, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, Berlin or Online
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Amazon Mining Watch

"Amazon Mining Watch uses artificial intelligence to map the impact of gold mining activities in nine Amazonian countries. By analyzing historical and recent satellite imagery, this tool monitors the rapid expansion of mining and mining, both legal and illegal, in the world's largest rainforest. ... If you're a journalist reporting on environmental issues, Indigenous rights, supply chains, or economic drivers of deforestation, AMW offers many insights and story angles. The most recent data, covering the year of 2024, was recently update in the platform and now users can compare the affected areas by mining in the Amazon since 2018. "
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Amazon Mining Watch

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"Amazon Mining Watch uses artificial intelligence to map the impact of gold mining activities in nine Amazonian countries. By analyzing historical and recent satellite imagery, this tool monitors the rapid expansion of mining and mining, both legal and illegal, in the world's largest rainforest. ... If you're a journalist reporting on environmental issues, Indigenous rights, supply chains, or economic drivers of deforestation, AMW offers many insights and story angles. The most recent data, covering the year of 2024, was recently update in the platform and now users can compare the affected areas by mining in the Amazon since 2018. "
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BanffPitch

"Are you developing a film project that celebrates mountain culture, adventure, mountain sports or the environment? Are you looking for funding opportunities and support? The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is proud to announce the return of BanffPitch, its newest initiative to support emerging filmmakers in pitching their film ideas to an international jury in front of a live audience. Hosted at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, five applicants will be selected and invited to pitch their project. The winning pitch will receive a $25,000 CAD cash award to support their film project. BanffPitch is open to emerging filmmakers of all nationalities and all ages." Deadline: June 30, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

BanffPitch

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"Are you developing a film project that celebrates mountain culture, adventure, mountain sports or the environment? Are you looking for funding opportunities and support? The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is proud to announce the return of BanffPitch, its newest initiative to support emerging filmmakers in pitching their film ideas to an international jury in front of a live audience. Hosted at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, five applicants will be selected and invited to pitch their project. The winning pitch will receive a $25,000 CAD cash award to support their film project. BanffPitch is open to emerging filmmakers of all nationalities and all ages." Deadline: June 30, 2026.
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