EJN Virtual Media Workshop on Covering Gibbons & Orangutans in Asia 2026

Conservationists often highlight gibbons and orangutans as our closest living relatives, facing serious threats from habitat loss and other dangers. Now, journalists in Asia have a chance to dive deeper into these stories. The EJN Virtual Media Workshop on Covering Gibbons & Orangutans in Asia 2026 offers training to help reporters cover ape conservation in new ways.

Hosted by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network, this free three-day online event takes place in mid-June 2026. It targets environmental journalists from key Asian countries. The workshop goes beyond basic wildlife tales to link ape protection with forest health, human well-being, and broader environmental issues.

Key Benefits for Participants

Attending all sessions earns you a certificate of completion from EJN. This proves your skills in environmental journalism.

Top performers can apply for a story fellowship. Up to 10 journalists may receive $1,500 each to create follow-up stories. Workshop leaders will share more details on this during the sessions.

These perks help build your career while supporting vital conservation work.

Who Can Apply

You must live or work in one of these nine countries: Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, or Vietnam. These areas host gibbons and orangutans.

Submit your application in English. Organizers need basic English skills for coordination, though they plan interpretation in up to seven languages based on participants.

Journalists from all media types qualify, including online, print, TV, and radio. Freelancers and staff from local, national, or global outlets are welcome. EJN urges women, rural reporters, Indigenous voices, and early-career pros to join.

No past experience with apes is needed. Show a solid history in environmental reporting and a plan to keep covering these topics.

EJN may reject applicants with records of unethical conduct, like plagiarism.

How to Apply

The deadline is April 24, 2026. Visit the Earth Journalism Network site to submit your application.

Check the full details on their opportunities page for protecting gibbons and orangutans. Act fast to secure your spot in this timely workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the EJN Virtual Media Workshop?

Journalists from Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, or Vietnam can apply if they have experience in environmental reporting and basic English skills.

What are the benefits of attending the workshop?

Participants get a certificate of completion, and top performers can apply for a $1,500 story fellowship to create follow-up stories on ape conservation.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline to apply is April 24, 2026, so visit the Earth Journalism Network site soon.

Do I need prior experience with apes to join?

No prior experience with apes is required, but you should show a strong background in environmental journalism and plans to continue covering these topics.