Johannesburg, South Africa: The theme for this year's World Press Freedom Day is 'Journalism in the face of the environmental crisis', and Oxpeckers, a South African media outlet, is focusing on just that. Journalists talk about what drives and challenges them to report on people and practices that harm the planet.
This year's World Press Freedom Day focused on the important role journalism plays in tackling the environmental crisis, and Oxpeckers, a South African media outlet dedicated to environmental investigative journalism, was a leading champion.
Oxpeckers stands out as Africa's first investigative unit to focus solely on environmental issues. Their journalists go beyond traditional reporting to use data analysis and geographic mapping tools to expose environmental crimes and trace the networks behind them. This unique approach allows us to uncover hidden clues to environmental degradation, from illegal wildlife poaching to the harmful practices of certain industries.
Oxpecker's interviews shed light on the motivations and challenges that drive those who seek to expose practices that harm the planet. Understanding what drives them and the obstacles they face provides valuable insight into their important work in holding people accountable for environmental damage.
