Dataharvest 2026 - the European Investigative Journalism Conference

This panel explores why biodiversity stories often struggle to find a place in general newsrooms and how to pitch them more effectively.

Two experienced journalists will share practical, replicable strategies, including reframing biodiversity as political, economic, or investigative stories; grounding pitches in data, regulation, and accountability; and targeting beyond environmental desks.

If you have had difficulty getting your biodiversity or environmental stories published, this session offers a chance to exchange experiences, ask questions, and learn from journalists who have successfully persuaded editors of the importance of these stories.

We can all agree that Europe’s green energy transition is critical. But the transition has to be fair and not leave anyone behind. Therefore, the EU’s €26.7 billion Just Transition Fund – which is intended to support communities shift away from fossil fuel industries, such as coal mining, to greener economies – is hugely important. But, surprise, surprise, those crucial billions do not appear to be going where the EU promised they would. In this presentation, we will explain how our cross-border team dug into the fund – FOIs, sources in the European Parliament, following the money – with the aim of helping you to do exactly the same and find your own exclusives.