Green Journalism Facing Climate Change in Sustainable Development: The Role of the Alliance of Independent Journalists of Indonesia (AJII)
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https://doi.org/10.15575/jcspi.v3i1.1321Keywords:
climate change, green journalism, journalists, structurationAbstract
Climate change is a condition of changing temperatures and weather patterns over a long time that negatively impacts society for a long time. Journalists play a role in overcoming climate change from the news side. On the other hand, journalists have several limitations regarding knowledge, media policies, and scientific climate change issues. This study aims to describe how the Alliance of Independent Journalists of Indonesia (AJII) constructs the issue among journalists in achieving sustainable development. The research used a qualitative method by conducting in-depth interviews with the management, Secretariat, and members of the AJII organization. The results of this study show how AJII agreed upon the construction of green journalism among journalists to achieve sustainable development. The construction was built based on social practices within the organization and between AJII internally with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and donors. AJII cooperates with CSOs and donors to establish a form of green journalism. Empowering journalists related to climate change issues indirectly contributes to more quality knowledge to the community.
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