Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
Accuracy, fairness and balance are needed in reporting on Gaza
Denmark-Release: The media has always been a key player in shaping narratives around armed conflicts. The war unfolding in Gaza confirms this truth yet again. A tide of rumours, half-truths and lies is creating intense pressure and responsibility on journalists to get the story right. As we look on in horror at the unfolding atrocities, it is of paramount importance that news media adhere scrupulously to the foundational principles of good journalism: accuracy, fairness and balance. In practice, this means that journalists – especially those not based at the sceneRead More
Forest and Carbon Harvesting: The Case of Liberia
By S.Karweaye The Perspective Atlanta, Georgia April 10, 2023 According to the UN data, deforestation produces around 12–20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the UN’s Redd (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) scheme is viewed as an effective way to cut emissions by buying carbon credits, or “offsets”, from developing countries who keep their forests standing. The Paris Climate Agreement recognizes REDD+ and the central role of forests in Article 5. The UN plans to preserve the world’s forests by allowing owners to trade the carbon stored in endangered forests onRead More