Environment Toolkit for the Media

This toolkit, published by Panos Ethiopia, is designed to support media coverage on environmental issues in Ethiopia by providing a quick reference on contemporary environmental issues. It starts with a brief description of what climate change is and explains its cause and the consequences. The toolkit touches on some of the steps that have been taken by the international community to combat climate change and minimise its effects, including a number of protocols and accords. It also includes information about managing natural resources, such as forests, water, land, minerals, and energy resources, as well as information on biodiversity in Ethiopia and its challenges.

According to Panos Ethiopia, there is a need for more good quality, evidence-based media articles on environmental issues in Ethiopia. Credible and accurate information provides a platform for voices of the local communities. The toolkit is not intended to be all-inclusive, but seeks to assist journalists to know the facts and figures for reporting on the environment.