Exploring Environmental Journalism: The China-UK Connection
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Dive into environmental journalism with a focus on the China-UK relationship. Learn from expert Bibi van der Zee, a renowned journalist and activist, through practical coursework and site visits. Gain insights on organizations, policies, technology, agriculture, activism, and more to enhance your journalistic skills and understanding of environmental issues.
Exploring Environmental Journalism: The China-UK Connection
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The Environment The distance between China and the UK By: Chen Yifei
City University • Prestigious journalism department • High employment record in media industry • Practical emphasis
Environment Journalism Specialism Duration What is the teaching and learning style Who are my classmates? Who is our teacher?
Bibi van der Zee • Journalist, activist, author, lecturer… • Freelance reporter covering activism and the environment for the Guardian, New Statesman, Ecologist and New Consumer • Published books
Course Outline • Organizations and political department • Law and policies • Technology • Agriculture, food and animal rights • Activism and its history
Coursework…! • Presentation • Site visit parliamentary committee evidence session • Yes, only two!
Site Visit • Environmental Audit Committee evidence session (EAC) • How to embedsustainable development across government, after the Secretary of State’s announcement on the future of the Sustainable Development Commission(SDC) 3 hours later… Confused….Confused…. Confused….
What I have learned • Skills for journalists Analytical skill Don’t be afraid of the number Science knowledge
What I have learned • The distance is huge! 1. Students’ knowledge 2. Media pay attention to this topic http://www.guardian.co.uk/ http://www.mingpaonews.com/ http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.5c58ff543144e4fc406d291053a0a0a0/?s=idx_News 3. Government value the importance of environmental protection
Conclusion • Golden chance! • Enthusiasm or just a job? • Establish your database