Virtual Media Workshops on the 30x30 Target and Marine Protected Areas 2027

Three-day virtual media workshops in February–March 2027 for journalists in Ghana, Mexico and the Philippines to strengthen knowledge of the 30x30 marine conservation target and marine protected areas (MPAs). Each country-tailored workshop will combine presentations and discussions with researchers, policymakers, civil society and journalism trainers, and cover scientific, policy and reporting techniques including technologies for MPA management and accountability journalism. The workshops aim to improve reporting on solutions to reach the 30% ocean protection goal and equip audiences to hold governments accountable.

Three days of focused training including presentations and discussions with researchers, policymakers, civil society and journalism trainers; thematic content on 30x30, MPAs, technologies and accountability journalism; support to develop story ideas and reporting techniques.

Applicants must be from Ghana, Mexico or the Philippines. Applications are accepted in English (and in Spanish for Mexico). Open to journalists working in any medium, journalistic content creators/influencers with an active presence on prominent social media platforms, and other media practitioners with experience covering ocean issues.

Applicants submit an application (English or Spanish for Mexico) via the organiser's application link; journalists who participated in 2026 workshops may apply. Further application details provided on the organiser's site.