JOURNAL ARTICLE

Australian journalism and challenges of climate change reporting: Lessons for journalists and academics.

  • Published In: Australian Journalism Review, 2024, v. 46, n. 2. P. 157 1 of 3

  • Database: Communication Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Navuku, Kylie; Obijiofor, Levi 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines scholarly research on Australian journalism's coverage of climate change as it affects Pacific Island countries, highlighting significant gaps and challenges in the field. It finds that Australian media reporting often frames Pacific Islanders as victims, though there is a gradual shift toward recognizing their agency and climate justice perspectives, particularly in independent media. Key issues identified include limited in-country reporting by Australian journalists, reliance on a narrow range of sources, logistical and editorial challenges, and the importance of collaborations with Pacific Island-based journalists. The article calls for more nuanced, location-aware research and greater support for journalists to improve the quality and diversity of climate change reporting in the region.

Additional Information

  • Source:Australian Journalism Review. 2024/12, Vol. 46, Issue 2, p157
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0810-2686
  • DOI:10.1386/ajr_00161_1
  • Accession Number:180699986
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