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Pastoralists in the Media: Three ‘E’s please
Once upon a time, not so long ago, we were all mobile. Movement was what enabled our ancestors to track resources that were here today, gone tomorrow. In parts of the world where water, pasture or good hunting are not … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Drylands, India, Kenya, Meat, Media, Pastoralism, Policy Narratives, Reslience
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A changing climate demands change in narratives
Last year I wrote — here and here — about my study of how media portrayals of pastoralists in China, India and Kenya can contribute to policy narratives that limit people’s resilience to climatic variability. IIED has now published my … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Climate Change, India, Journalism, Kenya, Media, Pastoralism
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Guardian ‘international development journalism’ contest excludes journalists from developing nations — again
Once again The Guardian has announced a journalism competition which has international development as its theme but exclude journalists in developing countries from entering. Continue reading
Climate change communication: ‘A’ is for audience
Suriya Begum is a poor young mother from Bangladesh. When her photograph appeared in a media story about climate change earlier this year, it was only so the article could show a victim — not so it could share her views. Continue reading
Why following the herd can be good for journalists
Kenya’s pastoralists have an image problem. Their negative depiction by the Kenyan media ignores their knowledge and skills, which have led them to become a cornerstone of the country’s economy. Continue reading
You’ve got to be in it to win it
A journalism competition with international development as its theme should not exclude journalists in developing countries from entering. Continue reading
