About the 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
Pulitzer Center grantees and collaborators share how to craft, pitch and publish compelling forest stories. Drawing from their experience in editorial leadership, investigative reporting and fieldwork, they guide you on how to shape story angles, use data effectively and structure stories for high impact.
Hear insights from Elodie Toto, Central Africa Staff Writer, Mongabay Africa; Paritta Wangkiat, Editor-in-Chief, The Mekong Eye; Rob Soutar, Environment Editor, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ); and moderator Pê Magalhães, GLFx Latin America & the Caribbean Hub Officer, GLF.
