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SHARAKA

Inclusive Climate Action Project
(ARIJ Contribution)

Project Overview

The SHARAKA project aims to promote climate justice in Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Palestine.

Implementing Partners

This project is a collaborative effort involving Hivos, Internews, the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI), and Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ).

Project Objectives (within ARIJ’s scope)

Empowerment and Collaboration

  • Strengthen the capacity of journalists to collaborate and influence climate policies and reforms through investigative reporting.
  • Create a platform connecting climate journalists from Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Palestine to facilitate coordination and the development of impactful climate stories.

Capacity Building and Information Dissemination

  • Climate Journalism Guide: Develop an Arabic-language guide for climate journalism, providing journalists with the tools and knowledge to report on climate issues effectively.
  • Video Tutorials and Webinars: Produce short video tutorials and expert-led webinars to enhance journalists' skills in climate reporting and journalism.
  • Investigative Fellowships: Launch a 6-month fellowship for 30 journalists, offering mentorship and support to produce in-depth investigative reports on climate issues.


Through its comprehensive approach, the SHARAKA project aims to create a sustainable impact by empowering local actors, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the dissemination of credible information to drive inclusive climate action in the MENA region.

ARIJ’s role in the SHARAKA project focuses on empowering journalists, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the dissemination of credible information to promote inclusive climate action in the MENA region.