Waves of Collaboration: Cross-Border Environmental Investigative Journalism in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is not only a cradle of cultures but also a shared ecosystem facing escalating environmental pressures, from pollution and biodiversity loss to the impacts of climate change. Addressing these transboundary challenges requires collective action and cross-border knowledge exchange.
On the occasion of the Day of the Mediterranean 2025, AMWAJ’s Tabadul series will spotlight the power of independent, cross-border environmental journalism in fostering regional understanding, accountability, and collaboration.
We are excited to see how, through the AMWAJ community, numerous collaborations have emerged. One of them is a cross-border investigation initiated by four journalists on “The Impact of Sea Snot in the Marmara Sea, Greece, and Italian Coast”, supported editorially by AMWAJ and financially by Journalismfund Europe. This initiative illustrates how AMWAJ catalyses journalists and researchers to connect, co-create, and amplify Mediterranean environmental stories that transcend borders.
Cross-border collaboration and research methods
During this session, participants will gain insights into how cross-border teams collaborate effectively, from building trust and dividing roles to navigating cultural and logistical challenges, to produce impactful, independent environmental investigations across the Mediterranean
Agenda (CET time):
10:00 – 10:05 Welcoming and introduction
10:05 – 10:30 A team of four journalists will present their current cross-border investigation on the “Impact of Sea Snot in Marmara Sea, Greece and Italian Coast and how can this be solved” including methodology, funding and research methods.
- Alev Karakartal, Turkey
- Anastasia Karadimitri, Greece
- Burak Altınok, Turkey
- Sofia Turati, Italy
10:30 – 10:50 Q&A
10:50 – 11:00 Closing remarks
