EJN 2026 Workshop: Covering Gibbons & Orangutans
Are you a journalist passionate about environmental stories in Asia? The EJN Virtual Media Workshop on Covering Gibbons & Orangutans in Asia 2026 offers a chance to dive into reporting on these endangered apes. Hosted by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network, this free three-day online event happens in mid-June 2026. It targets reporters from key countries who want to cover threats to gibbons and orangutans, our closest animal relatives.
Workshop Focus and Goals
The workshop centers on conservation challenges for gibbons and orangutans. These small apes and great apes face habitat loss and other dangers in Asian forests. Sessions will go beyond basic wildlife tales to link ape protection with forest health, human well-being, and broader environmental issues. Journalists will learn to report on why saving these species matters for everyone. No prior ape-reporting experience is needed, but a solid background in environmental journalism helps.
Key Benefits for Participants
Attending all sessions earns you a certificate from EJN. That’s a great addition to your portfolio. Plus, those who complete the full workshop can apply for a story fellowship. Up to 10 journalists will get $1,500 each to create follow-up stories. Details on the fellowship come during the event. This support turns learning into real-world impact.
Who Can Apply
You must live or work in one of these nine countries: Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, or Vietnam. Applications must be in English, though interpretation in up to seven languages may be available based on participants. Open to all media types, from print and online to TV and radio. Freelancers and staff from local, national, or global outlets qualify. EJN welcomes women, rural reporters, Indigenous voices, and early-career pros. Show your commitment to environmental reporting and future ape coverage. Past unethical conduct, like plagiarism, disqualifies applicants.
How to Apply
The deadline is April 24, 2026. Submit your application online through the official EJN page: apply here. Expect basic English skills for staff coordination. For full details, check the workshop page. Spots are limited, so apply soon to join this timely training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EJN Virtual Media Workshop about?
It’s a free three-day online event in mid-June 2026 for journalists to learn about reporting on threats to gibbons and orangutans in Asia.
Who can apply for the workshop?
Reporters living or working in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, or Vietnam. It’s open to all media types, freelancers, and staff with a commitment to environmental reporting.
What benefits do participants get?
You earn a certificate for attending all sessions and can apply for a $1,500 story fellowship if you complete the workshop.
How and when do I apply?
Submit your application in English online by April 24, 2026, through the EJN page. Spots are limited, so apply soon.