Disaster Risk Reduction
Panellists discussing the crucial role of media in disaster preparedness
ABU Workshop highlights Climate Change and Food Security issues
The week-long event started with a four day ABU/FAO workshop on climate change, food security and the role of media in tackling these issues. TV and radio journalists from eight ABU member countries participated in the practical training session, which aimed to produce news stories worthy of broadcasting in their respective countries.
Experts from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in the region presented a detailed account of the problems facing not only Asia- Pacific but also the whole world and highlighted the possible solutions for these problems. They stressed that there was no time for further delays and that action has to be taken now. The trainers talked about the need to bring the best practices in mitigating climate change to local communities. They said that a complex and complicated matter has to be translated by TV and radio reporters
A journalist talking to a local fisherman in Krabi
into understandable human stories which have a direct impact on the audience.
The participants were engaged in a lively and productive discussion on how to make climate change and food security stories attractive for viewers and listeners. The journalists also visited a fishery in Krabi where they interviewed both experts and local fishermen about the effect of climate change on their industry.
Media with crucial role in Disaster Risk Reduction
The 2nd ABU Summit on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) focused on the role of media in raising awareness about environmental issues and risk management. Experts, scientists and media professionals shared their thoughts and experiences regarding Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction.
Journalists who participated in the ABU/FAO Workshop 10 ABU News
Chris Field, professor of environmental studies at Stanford University, USA, noted that modern science has no doubt that global warming is real and that it is man-made. He added that there are some positive developments after the signing of the Paris agreement last year. In his words: “there is technological ability to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions which now has to be combined with political will.”
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