Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP), in collaboration with the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA), have embarked on a three-day specialize journalism training on fisheries reporting.
Giving the project overview on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the NAFAA Technical Building located on the Coast Guard Base, Ruth Gbatoe, the Communications Officer said the training goal is to equip journalists with the necessary skills.
“The goal is to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to uphold high standards of professionalism in their coverage of fisheries issues”.
“This training will underscore the media’s role in delivering balanced, ethical reporting on Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors”, she added.
According to her, the Liberia Sustainable Management Fisheries Project is funded by the World Bank. The project has developed a communication strategy and a specialized training manual aimed at advancing media literacy and ethical journalism in fisheries reporting funded by the World Bank.
Ms. Gbatoe stated that journalists undergoing this specialized training will gain the tools and frameworks needed for responsible reporting, with a particular focus on LSMFP’s initiatives.
“This will also serve as a collaborative forum, allowing journalists to share ideas, establish a media network, and deepen their commitment to highlighting the importance of sustainable fisheries practices”.
The training will help participating journalists to investigate and streamline research processes to obtain relevant insights whereas Participants will be guided through LSMFP’s Media Training Manual by experienced trainers.
“Global Trends in Fisheries and Aquaculture Production, Challenges, Opportunities, and Sustainability in Fisheries, Combatting Misinformation and Fake News with Fact-Checking and Digital Literacy, Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities and Fisheries”,
“The Role of Journalism in Promoting Sustainable Fisheries: Policy, Resource Protection, and Community Empowerment, Leveraging Digital Tools for Investigative and Fisheries Reporting are also major areas of focus for the training.
“The training intended to rekindle media interest in sustainable fisheries management, raise awareness of the LSMFP, promote growth in the aquaculture sector, and advocate for environmental and social strategies essential for sustainable fishing practices”, she ended.
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