JournalismPakistan.com | Published June 27, 2024
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In July 2023, the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) launched a dynamic community of practice for journalists eager to enhance their reporting on the climate crisis through a solutions-oriented lens. This peer network offers an open space where members can discuss challenges, explore opportunities, and share best practices related to climate solutions journalism.
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