The Climate Narrative and its Custodians: A Review of Environmental Journalism, Public Awareness, and Press Vulnerabilities

Through a variety of media platforms, including print, web, and broadcast, this review article examines the vital role that journalism plays in increasing environmental awareness and shaping public attitudes of climate change and environmental sustainability. The study investigates how media coverage impacts public opinion, especially in light of key geopolitical situations like India's G20 leadership, by evaluating case studies from Tanzania, Nepal, Nigeria, India, and the ASEAN region. Additionally, the study identifies important structural issues that environmental journalists encounter, from a dependence on limited sources of information to serious institutional and personal barriers. Importantly, UNESCO's latest worldwide research highlights a concerning increase in violence and intimidation directed towards reporters covering environment related issues. The effectiveness of environmental journalism is seriously endangered by both practical challenges and growing safety concerns for reporters worldwide, even while media platforms are essential for promoting public engagement with climate issues.