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This March 31 and April 1, the Encounter by the Seas 2025 Workshop will be held in La Paz, Baja California Sur, organized by Mongabay and Causa Natura Media. An initiative designed to promote marine journalism in Mexico. If you are an environmental journalist in Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California or Baja California Sur, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions from interested parties:
What does the Encuentro Por los Seas 2025 Workshop consist of?
This meeting is an opportunity to bring together journalists interested in addressing issues related to seas and oceans. It is expected from this space that attendees will share experiences, receive training in the use of tools to develop journalistic approaches in this area and that alliances will be woven for future reporting.
Who teaches the workshop?
The workshop is given by journalists from the organizations Mongabay Latam and Causa Natura Media.
What benefits do I get for applying?
- Those selected will have the opportunity to:
- They will receive travel expenses to go to La Paz, BCS. (Travel, accommodation and meals).
- Learn satellite tools for marine reporting and research techniques focused on these ecosystems.
- Compete for funding for the development of their stories.
- Be part of the Network of Journalists of the Sea
What requirements do I have to meet to participate?
- Practice journalism in: Jalisco, Nayarit, Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja California and Baja California Sur.
- CV of the applicant.
- Have at least two years of experience as a journalist.
- Share the link or pdf of two environmental articles (not necessarily from the sea).
- Attach a letter of commitment to attend the workshop from the head or superior of your environment (if you are a freelancer, a letter of commitment to attend).
Can I participate if I don't have experience?
Preference will be given to those journalists who have demonstrated work in environmental matters, but for those who do not have environmental articles it will be possible to apply if a letter of reasons is attached.
Can I participate if I live in La Paz?
Yes, we urge journalists from La Paz to participate. They will be given travel travel expenses in the city and the meals that comprise the workshop days.
If I'm from one of the states mentioned above but don't live there, can I apply?
No, the purpose of the call is to support the journalists who practice these states, regardless of their origin. Therefore, currently living in Jalisco, Nayarit, Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja California or Baja California Sur will be required.
Until when do I have to apply?
On February 16, 2025, applications will close at 11:59 PM (CDMX time).
How many days does the trip consist of?
The workshop consists of two days, but the trip takes three nights and four days, because attendees will arrive in La Paz on Sunday, March 30 and return to their places of origin on April 2 after the workshop on April 31 and 1.
What is the Network of Journalists of the Sea?
Repemar was formed in 2022 with the commitment to provide a training platform for journalists specialized in seas and coasts. Since then it has added more than 50 members and multiple stories have been produced with their support.
If I am already part of Repemar can I participate in the workshop?
Yes, those who are part of Repemar are welcome to reapply.
If another colleague from the same environment applied can I do it too?
Yes, there is no impediment for more than one person from the same environment to apply.
Why participate?
While the challenges of marine ecosystems are gaining relevance and urgency, there are few opportunities to immerse ourselves in the reporting of these ecosystems in a country with more than 11,000 kilometers of coastline, this is a safe space for coexistence and learning for us to build environmental journalism closer to the seas in Mexico.
Where do I send my application?
When will the results be announced?
This will depend on the number of applications. We expect to have the results in the first or second week after the deadline for the call.
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