To see these powerful, deeply authentic films informed by some of that training and mentorship gives us an enormous sense of pride, as well as a feeling of confidence that the future of journalism is in good hands with talented, passionate storytellers such as these.

Becky Anderson, Anchor & Managing Editor, CNN Abu Dhabi

November 12, 2024

As part of Human Development, Children and Youth, Health, and Education Day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29), a new series of micro-documentaries highlighting the effects of the climate crisis and its disproportionate impact on the Global South has been released, spearheaded by CNN.

From dwindling ecosystems to rising water levels and vanishing flora, emerging journalists from the Global South have captured and crafted stories of the communities and environments most affected by climate change. This collection of short films is one result of specialized training by CNN Academy, supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, to amplify diverse voices and teach and promote accurate and impactful reporting through the Global South Climate Storytelling program.

Read the full press release here.