About MEDIA LAB: STORIES INTO THE WOODS

Forests are everywhere, standing tall for climate action, economic stability and human well-being. Yet, they remain at risk – often misunderstood, sometimes overlooked and always essential.  

Communicators play a crucial role in decoding the science, revealing hidden narratives and making forest stories resonate with diverse audiences. 

During this two-day media lab, experts guided participants through crafting compelling stories that connect people and forests, harness technology and data, and navigated audience engagement.  

Held between GLF Forests 2025 and Forests, People, Planet, and in the buildup to the decisive climate COP30, the lab sharpened participants’ skills in working with scientists and creating powerful forest stories. 

About this session

In an informal exchange, two editors and a scientist unpack the art of collaboration. They discuss tackling misinformation, uncovering unexpected forest stories and connecting forests to climate narratives. They also cover how science and storytelling can work together to make forest issues more accessible and compelling. 

Hear insights from Paula Díaz Levi, General Editor – Latin America, Climate Tracker; Beria Leimona, Theme Leader – Climate Change, Energy & Low-Carbon Development, CIFOR-ICRAF; and moderator Eden Flaherty, Multimedia Editor at ThinkLandscape, GLF.