We seek to put issues concerning food and water on the European agenda while at the same time establishing the connection with citizens on a local level.
The network provides a space to share knowledge and ideas, discuss research projects and develop cross-border collaborations. For this end, we get together in network meetings at the Dataharvest – European Investigative Journalism Conference as well as the Climate Arena Conference.
The range of topics to investigate is wide: from food production and distribution, pesticides or water consumption, to lobbying battles and commodity trading patterns. Moreover, all of this takes place against the background of the significant climate impact of food production.
While there are several journalistic investigations, academic and civil society works that address these issues, they often remain in their national realms or professional contexts. As a result, the impact of research on the European agenda setting remains limited, even though it affects citizens across Europe.
Join the Arena Food & Water Network Signal group to get and stay in touch with journalists and experts in the field from all across Europe. Or contact info@journalismarena.eu with any questions or suggestions.