In this episode of the MediaClimate Network Podcast, hosted by Dr. Syed M. Saqib—Associate Professor at Forman Christian College, University and member of the MediaClimate Network—we engage in a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Ivan Nathanael Lukanda, Senior Lecturer at Makerere University, Uganda.
The discussion centers on Dr. Lukanda’s recent study, “A Spark of Interest and Empowerment: An Assessment of Climate Change Journalism Training Initiatives by Local Media Support Organizations.” Drawing on research from Uganda, he highlights how local training programs have shaped climate reporting by building journalists’ skills, boosting their confidence, and providing mentorship opportunities.
Dr. Lukanda also reflects on the cultural and institutional challenges within newsrooms, and how targeted training can better equip journalists to report on the climate crisis with depth, accuracy, and impact. His insights underline the importance of investing in education and mentorship to prepare the next generation of climate reporters.
This episode is part of our special podcast series dedicated to contributors of the climate journalism education edition of the Journal of the Association for Journalism Education (Winter 2024). You can explore the issue here: https://journalism-education.org/issue-13-2/
