Young Voices fellowship, ecological peace corridors, & One World Media awards! CivicSciTV News. Feb 3

Welcome back to the Civic Science TV Newsroom! I’m your host, Jake Krauss, reporting from Washington, DC, on the latest civic science news now with a focus on the environment. We have some exciting opportunities this week for journalists and environmental scientists, as well as some exciting new research.

Are you an early-career environmental scientist looking to get involved in science communication? The Young Voices of Science program is accepting applications for a free, weekly workshop to hone your skills, concluding with an outreach project this spring. If training with experts and leveling up your science communication sounds like a good opportunity for you, check out the application—due February 10—at the link below.

In a world facing increasing human conflict and habitat fragmentation, ecological peace corridors offer a groundbreaking solution to preserve biodiversity while promoting peace. These corridors enable wildlife movement and genetic exchange, counteracting harmful barriers created by human development.

These corridors complement global initiatives by integrating rewilding and land-sharing strategies, restoring ecosystems, and fostering coexistence in human-dominated landscapes. A key component includes buffer zones, which reduce human-wildlife conflicts, promoting safety and ecological resilience. By dismantling military infrastructure and restoring habitats, these patrolled corridors can build cooperation among neighboring nations, offering a path toward peace and biodiversity conservation in conflict zones.

The One World Media Awards celebrate the best in global journalism, shining a spotlight on underreported stories from and about the Global South. These prestigious awards recognize media coverage that breaks through stereotypes, shifts narratives, and fosters connections across cultures.

Each year, hundreds of entries are carefully judged by a distinguished panel of professionals from both the media and nonprofit sectors. By honoring work that amplifies diverse voices and challenges prevailing perceptions, the One World Media Awards play a vital role in promoting more inclusive, informed, and interconnected storytelling worldwide.

There’s a special award for environmental reporting, among other categories. The awards close for entries on February 6.

Thanks so much for watching this week’s Civic Science News Roundup with a focus on the environment! Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities in civic science. I’m looking forward to seeing you next time.

Young voices of science free scicomm training: Apply by Feb. 10

Ecological peace corridors preserve biodiversity in conflict zones https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320724005123

One World Media awards: Entries accepted until Feb. 6 https://oneworldmedia.org.uk/awards/

Jake Krauss

CivicSciTV Newsroom Anchor at Civic Science Media Lab – [email protected]

I am a conservation biologist and professional science communicator with experience on research expeditions across the globe. My background in tropical biology research has instilled me with a passion for wildlife conservation, environmental science, and bringing these issues to the attention of the general public through photography, film, science writing and presenting.

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