Future Environmental Journalists Explore Biodiversity in Orheiul Vechi During Summer School

The 20 young people selected for the second edition of the Summer School for Future Environmental Journalists participated in a documentary hike in the Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve. The activity aimed to explore local biodiversity and understand the direct connection between nature and heritage. During the field visit, the participants analyzed local ecosystems and learned to view the environment through the lens of journalism, identifying topics of public interest for their future materials.

The event, which takes place over 4 days, combines theory with practice, providing teenagers with the necessary tools to document and correctly communicate ecological topics. The camp’s agenda includes practical workshops in journalism, photography, video, and multimedia storytelling, mentoring sessions supported by environmental journalists from Ecopresa and national experts in the field, as well as debates on current topics such as the circular economy, waste management, civic engagement, gender equality, and green transport, complemented by interactive outdoor activities.

The summer camp is organized by the Environmental Journalists Association, with the financial support of the European Union through the project “Facilitating an Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova,” implemented by UNDP Moldova.

The initiative aims to offer young people passionate about nature and the press the opportunity to understand current ecological challenges and transform them into stories relevant to the general public.