[NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute] Our interview article has been published in the June 2024 issue of “Hoso Kenkyu to Chosa” (Broadcasting Studies and Research)

Our interview article has been published in the June 2024 issue of “Hoso Kenkyu to Chosa” (Broadcasting Studies and Research).

Mr. Kensaku Watanabe, Director of the [NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute], conducted a thorough interview with us regarding the importance of media collaboration and solutions journalism, which are focal points of our initiative. The interview content has been published on the NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute’s blog and in the June 2024 issue of “Hoso Kenkyu to Chosa” (Broadcasting Studies and Research).

How Should the Media Address the Climate Crisis? Vol.1

Solutions Journalism: Media Collaboration and Cooperation with Citizens
https://www.nhk.or.jp/bunken/research/domestic/20240601_5.html

In response to the severe climate crisis, there is a growing movement to apply “solution-oriented reporting” = “Solutions Journalism” where mass media and citizens collaborate to seek solutions to various social problems, and explore effective measures against climate change, a common threat to humanity. Mass media are working to build partnerships that transcend traditional boundaries between newspapers, magazines, and broadcasting, while collaborating with citizens, NGOs, businesses, and researchers to share information about what climate actions are immediately possible and which measures can achieve sustainable effects.
This article captures the latest movements of mass media reporters covering climate change countermeasures, international organizations, and NGOs that facilitate media collaboration, conveying the thoughts and significance embedded in these efforts. The sense of crisis felt by those involved is stronger than ever before. — (Full text PDF)

“Hoso Kenkyu to Chosa” (Broadcasting Studies and Research)
June 2024 issue (Purchase here)

In these times when the threat of climate change is drawing closer, the interview delves into the role required of journalism and the significance of media and citizens working together.

The article also covers the “Climate Change Media Symposium” organized by MEDIA IS HOPE Inc, which brings together diverse participants including media professionals, experts, international organizations, practitioners, citizens and youth to discuss the type of reporting needed to address climate change.