Join the Urban Journalism Academy in Bogotá
1 October 2016
UCLG is holding an Urban Journalism Academy in Bogotá (Colombia) in the framework of the World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders.
Media and communications professionals play a crucial role in raising awareness of urban issues among the general public. Journalists chronicle life in the city, who give voice to urban changes and communicate the different dimensions of urban reality.
This years’ World Summit of local and regional leaders will include an Urban Journalism Academy, with the aim of encouraging a more proactive and effective role of the media in the development of cities at local, national and international levels.
The Urban Journalism Academy (UJA), co-organised by UCLG and the Habitat III Secretariat, is a pioneering and innovative initiative to train journalists and media professionals who are interested in urban development and the social, economic and economic issues facing cities in the 21st century.
The Academy will take place on 12 October between 10:30 and 13:30 (UTC/GMT-5), with the participation of journalist and media professionals, representatives of local and regional governments and representatives of United Cities and Local Governments and UN Habitat.
If you would like to take part at the Urban Journalism Academy (UJA):
- Fill in the registration form
- Get your press pass for the UCLG World Summit at the website using the press registration tab
Follow the latest updates on the Summit:
- Follow the hashtag #UCLGCongress & #H3Journalism
- Visit the Summit website
- The Press kit to cover the Summit
- If you are interested in attending, visit the website or contact Irene Fuertes, from the UCLG Communications Team: i.fuertes@uclg.org