Online CJLL Winter School 2026: Climate Justice Now! Critical Approaches for Media and Climate Activism
We are pleased to present and invite you to attend the online Winter School "Climate Justice Now! Critical Approaches for Media and Climate Activism", organized by the Rovira i Virgili University (Spain) in collaboration with Università di Palermo (Italy), A SUD Ecologia e Cooperazione Onlus (Italy) , P-Consulting (Greece) and University of Mariupol (Ukraine).
- The Winter School will take place across nine sessions in January and February 2026 (21, 22, 27-29 January 2026, and 3, 4, 10, 11 February 2026). Each online session will start at 17:00 and run until 19:15 h, for a total of 20 hours.
Description and objectives
Climate justice is not only about recognizing the unequal impacts of climate change, but also about demanding accountability from those most responsible and amplifying the voices of those most affected.
Climate activism plays a central role in this struggle, as grassroots movements, youth organizations, NGOs and Indigenous leaders are pushing governments and corporations to adopt fairer and more sustainable policies.
Journalism is also a crucial tool in advancing climate justice, as it shapes public understanding of the global climate crisis and exposes the power structures behind it. By investigating corporate practices, scrutinizing government policies, and amplifying the stories of frontline communities, journalists help reveal the human dimensions of the climate crisis. Independent and responsible reporting also counters misinformation and greenwashing, ensuring that climate debates are grounded in evidence and justice.
Both journalism and climate activism are undergoing a process of progressive restriction of civic space and freedom of expression in many European countries and beyond, with the introduction of repressive regulations. This is yet another challenge to be faced on the path towards climate justice.
The 2026 Winter School is a space for theoretical and practical training that provides tools to address the challenges posed by the defense and communication of climate justice in the context of an unprecedented global crisis.
The objective of the Winter School is to enable participants to strengthen their knowledge of climate justice and to acquire practical tools for understanding and communicating the climate crisis and defending the environment through theory and practical workshops.
Public: Journalists, climate activists, students and researchers from different disciplines and young legal professionals.
What topics will be covered during the course?
The content of the 2026 online Winter School is organized into four modules:
- Module 1. "Understanding Climate Justice: An Introduction": climate crisis and human rights, political and legal frameworks of climate justice, climate litigation, experiences from the Global South.
- Module 2. "Communication, Journalism, and Climate Justice": theoretical and practical tools for communicating climate injustices, physical and digital security for climate activist journalists.
- Module 3. "Defending Climate Justice through Advocacy and Action": climate strategic litigation against corporations and states, social mobilizations.
- Module 4. Final session "Eco-Anxiety and Emotional Resilience in the Climate Crisis".
The detailed programme will be available soon.
Methodology
The course methodology will combine theoretical sessions and round tables with a practical workshop, using active and participatory approaches to foster engagement and critical reflection. Sessions are designed to encourage dialogue, exchange of perspectives, and the application of knowledge to real-world challenges. This interactive format ensures that learning goes beyond theory, equipping participants with both analytical insights and practical tools for climate action.
All materials will be shared at the Climate Justice Living Lab Platform: https://cjll.eu/
Who will be the instructors?
The course will feature the participation of experts from the fields of law, communication, journalism and social activism. It will include members of the universities and associations that are part of the Climate Justice Living Hub project: academics, environmental rights defenders, journalists, and consultants with experience in the defense of climate justice.
Confirmed speakers are: Alessia Tisci (A Sud), Barbara Dombrowski (Climate art in public spaces), Christina Kefala (P-Consulting), Ecologistes en Acció, Edu Ponces (Ruido Photo), Erasmo Palazzotto (Arci, Protection Hub), Fabio Massimo Lo Verde (Università di Palermo), Filippo Garelli (A Sud), Francesco Martone (In Difesa di Network), Giulia Torta (Università di Palermo), Irene Baños (journalist and science communicator specializing in the environment and climate change), Irene De Marco (A Sud), Javier Luque (International Press Institute), Jordi Jaria (Universitat Rovira i Virgili), Judit Alonso (Association of Environmental Information Journalists and Association of Journalists of Catalonia), Lluís de Nadal (University of Glasgow), Marica Di Pierri (Università di Palermo), Matteo Innocenti (Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist), Nicola Gullo (Università di Palermo), Sielke Kelner (Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa - CASE Europe) and Unai Reglero and Gabriela Córdoba Vivas (CaldodeCultivo). The detailed biographies will be available soon.
Language: The activities of the Winter School will be conducted in English.
Cost and admission conditions: The Winter School is free of cost. It is desirable to have experience in climate activism or in the practice of journalism (including trainee journalists).
Official recognition: This Winter School has the official support of the Association of Journalists of Catalonia.
Participation certificate conditions: Students who have attended at least 80% of the sessions (7 out of 9 sessions) will receive a certificate. Attendance will be controlled through Zoom participation tools.
Registration: Please, fill in this online registration form HERE
Final day for registration: 15 January 2026. We recommend not leaving the registration until the last minute, as spots are limited. If the maximum number of participants (75) is reached, preference will be given to candidates whose profile and motivation demonstrate the greatest potential impact.
Contact
Beatriz Felipe Pérez (Winter School coordinator), beatriz.felipe(ELIMINAR)@cicra.coop
The Winter School is part of the ERASMUS+ Climate Justice Living Lab project, funded by the European Union. For more information on the project, please visit: https://cjll.eu/project/
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