How Pulitzer is sparking environmental journalism around the world

Friends, The Rainforest Journalism Fund is taking the Pulitzer Center’s mission to the next level. I joined the Pulitzer Center as Rainforest Journalism Fund Coordinator just six months ago, and it has been an amazing experience to witness the immense impact of this initiative since its launch last year. Already, we’ve supported more than 45 projects with stories in 90+ publications. Journalists reporting for local, regional, and international media outlets have shed light on issues including complexities of commodity-driven deforestation, Indigenous youth-led resistance movements, and the notorious Amazon “Tipping Point” and its implications for our global climate system. Image by Pablo Albarenga, Rainforest Journalism Fund Grantee Rainforest Journalism Fund-supported stories have helped usher a nation-wide climate impact assessment in India, triggered a government statement recognizing human rights violations in Maranhão, Brazil, and motivated a public prosecutor to file a formal recommendation against illegal land titling in Pará, Brazil. For many journalists, having a relationship with the Rainforest Journalism Fund and the Pulitzer Center has enabled more in-depth reporting when funds were scarce; it has opened doors to speaking opportunities and facilitated partnerships both within and beyond journalism. "I feel grateful for the Pulitzer Center because it gave me the opportunity to tell stories in depth and in very difficult locations. Without its support, these stories that have barely international media coverage wouldn't see the light and reach wider audiences. But mostly, it is important for me to remark that when I speak about "Pulitzer Center," I'm speaking about that amazing human team who works every day to let us do our work safely and with extraordinary support. Thank you all." – Pablo Albarenga In July, we hosted the first Rainforest Journalism Fund convening in Manaus, Brazil, bringing together more than 60 regional and local journalists to hear from experts on topics ranging from geospatial mapping to investigative environmental reporting to engaging local voices in storytelling. We also supported Hostile Environment and First Aid Training for 21 journalists who work in regions where risks are increasing. Looking ahead, we are excited about expanding the breadth of rainforest stories we support and audiences we engage with our new Southeast Asia and Congo Basin regional grant programs.  Please help us maximize the impact of our work with journalists around the world who are shedding light on stories critical to our planet’s future. Through December 31st, individual contributions (up to $1,000) will be doubled by NewsMatch! DONATE NOW!

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