Elements of corporate social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility is defined by dividing it into social, financial, environmental and cultural responsibility.

Journalists are responsible for their own safety and that of their sources

If you are handling sensitive information, here’s some advice from a data security company to help you protect yourself, your sources, and the information you’ve collected

Foreign journalists’ experiences from the field

Foreign journalists Raksha Kumar, Sami Sillanpää and Maria Manner  have all been faced with challenging situations. Though fear is near and part of the work, it is not given power.

No one is sent to cover their first story on a war field

Journalists intending to enter difficult and dangerous environments need to plan their journeys precisely, prepare for hazards, and take care of their own safety and that of their sources. In the end, though, it’s important that you remain patient and keep an open mind.

Influencing environmental issues is a professional activity

Industrial and NGO lobbyists are constantly engaged behind the scenes of international agreements.

It pays to spend time with locals

It’s worthwhile for journalists to get to know development cooperation organisations, as well as to keep a check on whose story is being told.

How to sell your story

Press trips are expensive and development issues seem remote to many media houses. So how do you go about striking a deal?

International law aids journalists in their work

International law regulates also war-time actions. Journalists should know the basic principles of the law so that they can identify possible violations and ask advice from lawmakers.

What journalists should know about migration

When writing about migration it’s important to be particularly exact about the terms you use. People who are against immigration actively work to make racist language part of the vernacular and acceptable.

Journalists as peace couriers

Peace journalism avoids simply reporting events. Instead, it focuses on analyzing conflict processes and backgrounds and emphasizing peaceful alternatives.

State treaties are a key source of international law

National and international agreements impose obligations on the activities of states. The application of international agreements as part of national law varies by country.

Social responsibility glossary

Journalists expose social responsibility gaps

Corporate social responsibility refers to accountability for the social, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts of business operations.

Follow the money – closely

Journalists must constantly keep track of what goes on in their country’s economy if they are to examine financial information critically and find trustworthy sources. This also influences the sort of angle you choose for a story.

Reporting on climate change

When reporting on climate change, a journalist should not be denying or exaggerating its causes. A scientist, a researcher and an expert give their tips on reporting on climate change.

Common misconceptions about climate change

Common questions about climate change

UN Agenda 2030

Some of the most common prejudices in development news coverage

Development thinking and how it has changed down the years

Guide for journalists – how to cover development issues

In the West, news coverage of developing countries has customarily been marked by a focus on conflicts, poverty, and misery. Countries are easily depicted negatively and simplistically through news on such things as war, terrorism, corruption, and disasters.