A New Vanguard of Science Writing Emerges in the Global South
"Science journalism faces a crisis worldwide. From a precipitous drop in funding to the rise of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, science writers find themselves wrestling with new threats to the industry. This crisis has disproportionately impacted journalists in the Global South, who face systemic inequalities and resource constraints compared with their colleagues in the U.S. and Europe. To meet these challenges, journalists have developed innovative models and strategies to secure funding, carve out new audiences, and foster a sense of community among their peers. These strategies were at the forefront of the 2025 World Conference of Science Journalists in Pretoria, South Africa. There, a panel featured four science journalists from Latin America and South Africa, who presented on their own unique solutions to meet the moment."
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)