This Land is Our Land: Strengthening Environmental Justice in Local Communities Through Investigative Journalism

The project raises the visibility of local initiatives fighting against environmental destruction in Sisak, Gospić, and other communities. Through investigative articles, news reports, and video stories, we will monitor and convey local environmental issues and the struggle of communities for climate justice and human rights.

During field visits, we will support initiatives in their communication with the media and the public – helping them present their demands more clearly and reach decision-makers more effectively. We will also create a digital guide for local initiatives to facilitate their media appearances and public communication.

By fostering collaboration between journalists and local actors, we are building a model of civic reporting that strengthens public debate, encourages citizen participation, and delivers sustainable tools for environmental protection. The project is implemented until 30 June 2026.

Articles published as part of the project:

Siščani prosvjeduju zbog otpada: “Koliko košta naše zdravlje?”
Gospić: Najavljena sanacija ilegalnog odlagališta otpada, ali bez konkretnih rokova
Ispitivanja troske s “crnog brda” pokazuju da u Sisku s razlogom strahuju za zdravlje

Videos published as part of the project:

Sisak prosvjed 1
Sisak prosvjed 2

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or The Netherlands Helsinki Committee. Neither the European Union nor the NHC can be held responsible for them.