Journalists who cover environment, science, sustainability, economy, business, urban planning, lifestyle and consumer products can apply for this free online masterclass.
The Solution Hack for Journalists, organized by The Lookout Station, in partnership with Trase powered by the Stockholm Environmental Institute and Global Canopy, will take place online Jan. 31, Feb. 4 and 8, 2022.
Under the theme "Hacking Finance to End Deforestation," this edition will explore the role of finance in driving/ending deforestation and the link between products, global trade and investments causing environmental destructions.
A total of 20 journalists will get hands-on training on tools to identify companies and financial institutions involved in (zero) deforestation and discuss how to address the complex issue at the intersection of business and sustainability with experts from the World Economic Forum, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and Solution Journalism Network.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training.
The deadline is Dec. 17.