Climate Change and Its Impact on Women and Vulnerable Groups in Latin America and the Caribbean

A global summit titled "Confronting the Climate Crisis: A Global Summit for Media and Social Change" is set to bring together media professionals, policymakers, and grassroots organisations to address the climate crisis and its outsized impact on women, girls, and marginalised communities. Organised by One World Media in collaboration with POPLab, the event will take place in both London and Mexico City in November 2024. The summit aims to harness the power of media to inspire awareness and promote action against climate challenges, focusing on the role of filmmakers and journalists in portraying ethical climate reporting.

The summit’s core objectives include fostering collaborations across diverse media and policy spheres, supporting impactful storytelling and investigative journalism, and enabling journalists to discuss strategies for accurately covering climate issues with an emphasis on justice. The event will feature a mix of panels, workshops, and networking sessions designed to equip participants with practical skills and insights into climate communication. Renowned journalists and filmmakers, along with grassroots organisation leaders, students, and researchers, will contribute to discussions on climate-induced issues such as displacement, human trafficking, community resilience, and girls’ education.

A special focus on climate justice will underpin much of the event’s programming, addressing critical themes such as the ethical considerations in reporting on vulnerable communities and the urgent need for policy reform to protect those most affected by climate change. Expert-led workshops on climate storytelling and policy influence will provide attendees with hands-on guidance to elevate their reporting on environmental issues. Additionally, attendees can network with peers, exchange ideas, and form alliances that could lead to sustained collaborative efforts in climate activism and advocacy.

The summit will be accessible to a global audience through livestreams, and all registered participants will have access to post-event resources. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure that the event is inclusive for all. 

The event’s organisers, One World Media, a UK-based charity focused on supporting global storytellers, and POPLab, a journalism collective focused on marginalised voices, aim to use this summit as a platform for media-driven change. Participants can engage in the conversation through #ClimateJusticeMedia on Twitter and follow updates on One World Media’s and POPLab’s social media channels.