Ecosystems

Climate, Stories and Territory

20 February 2026 Valencia, Spain

Systemic narratives to inform before, during and after a climate emergency  

In 2024, the DANA in Valencia exposed how vulnerable many territories are to extreme weather and how critical timely, clear and coordinated information becomes during a climate emergency. On 20 February 2026, Climate Frontlines, co-created by the European Journalism Centre and REVOLVE, brings journalists, communicators, experts, civil society and affected communities to Valencia for a full-day workshop on how climate emergencies are reported.  

The meeting will explore how climate communication can move beyond isolated events to address underlying systems: risks, vulnerabilities, responsibilities and solutions. 

The session will combine journalistic perspectives, expert knowledge and lived experience from the territories most affected by climate emergencies. Through roundtable discussions and participatory workshops, participants will examine how information can better support anticipation, protection, recovery and long-term understanding of climate impacts. 

By bringing together diverse voices, from media, science, civil protection, public institutions and local communities, Climate Frontlines aims to strengthen collaboration and develop more useful, rigorous and context-aware narratives on climate emergencies. 

Date: 20 February 2026 | 10h00 – 16h30
Location: Valencia, Spain

Please note that this event will be held in Spanish

Key themes

  • How to inform before and during a climate emergency to support anticipation and protection 
  • Explaining risk, uncertainty and vulnerability without alarmism 
  • Coordinating information flows between media, institutions and communities 
  • Reporting on recovery, accountability and inequality after emergencies fade from the news 
  • Connecting individual events to broader climate systems and future risks 

The full agenda with further details on sessions, formats and speakers is available here.

If you are interested in participating, register now by clicking the button on the right.