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

Explore how data from scientists and communities can enrich fact-based storytelling, from in-depth investigations to quick snapshots. Learn how dashboards, satellite imagery, AI and data visualization help uncover new angles, enhance reporting, navigate safety or budget constraints, strengthen investigations and fact-check information. 

Hear insights from Felix, Head of Media, Odipo Dev; Tor-Gunnar, Head of Spatial Data Science and Applied Learning Lab, CIFOR-ICRAF; and moderator Ava Eucker, Associate Editor, ThinkLandscape, GLF.