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. The conference brings together media workers to discuss new ways of doing journalism, that are constructive, sustainable, and grounded in an African context, and based on the core values of independent, public-interest journalism.
at the Aga Khan University, expressed her hope that during the conference, attendees would take the opportunity to reflect and celebrate, but also to consider what role journalism should play in the face of significant challenges in the environmental, social, political, and economic spheres at the local, regional, and global levels.
"Journalism faces the challenge of sustaining itself from a content perspective while contributing to revenue and sustainable societies. Media houses have to innovate to find models that sustain their business, which has resulted in job losses and a need for unlearning and relearning. Journalism has a role to play in shaping public discourse about climate change, and the media's coverage of climate-related stories has increased but is also propagating misinformation.
Booker emphasised the significance of research, education, and training in sustainable journalism and the vital connection between journalism and sustainability at the core of these discussions.The concept of sustainable journalism implies a fundamental connection between crises. In order to establish a sustainable society in economic, ecological, and social terms, journalism must confront the challenges related to sustainability.
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