Other Events

In Mongabay's latest webinar, expert panelists who have worked with National Geographic, the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime and more will discuss cybercrime and online marketplaces, poaching, pandemic effects, legal loopholes and other important topics related to the illegal wildlife trade. 11am ET.

TWC is hosting a 75-minute year-end business audit, where you get to celebrate your freelance wins this year, and get clarity on where to take things the coming year. Turn your goals into tactical next steps. Includes TWC's online business planning course and the business audit worksheet. 3:00 p.m. ET on Nov 15 or 29.

GSDF connects filmmakers around the world with international media outlets looking for short docs. Selected from a global call, 16 filmmakers take part in an intensive 4-week training program of online workshops, mentoring, and one-to-one pitch meetings with decision makers. Three grants available. Deadline: Dec 13, 2022.

As corporations make major commitments to reducing climate emissions, journalists will need to investigate whether these efforts are contributing to a sustainable future, or simply greenwashing the same old dirty business. Ahead of the COP27 in Egypt, join SEJ and expert panelists for advice on how to cover the role of the business sector in solving the climate challenge. 1-2pm ET.

Mongabay invites applications for their Spring 2024 internship (Jan 1-Jun 30). Develop your writing and interviewing skills from home by writing six news stories on a variety of conservation and environment topics, with training, mentoring and partial payment (for the final four of the six articles). Apply by Nov 28.

Are you curious about what it takes to make a podcast? This event features Science Writers and Communicators of Canada's Nicole Imeson and Jay Whetter, both avid podcast fans and podcasters themselves, to share everything they know about making a podcast. 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET.

Join Mongabay founder Rhett Butler (pictured), recipient of a 2022 Heinz Award, Columbia Climate School's Andrew Revkin and The Allegheny Front's Kara Holsopple for a conversation on environmental journalism, including the threats, positive trends and how crucial this reporting is to driving impact. 4-5 p.m. ET.