News Writing/Editing and Information Dissemination of UN Sustainability News

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Our organization is UNEP and UNCCD accredited organization having special consultative status with UN ECOSOC. We are working to address SDG 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17. For a long time, we have been publishing 'Weekly World Climate Change News' and now we are extending our reach to also cover information on United Nation's SDG's.

Through weekly news, the project aims to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals and update the general public on the actions taken worldwide to reach the goals. It is crucial to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for several reasons such as Mobilizing Action, Creating a Sense of Ownership, Fostering Accountability, Leveraging Resources and Shaping Policies and Priorities.

It is imperative to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals in order to foster individual and collective responsibility, drive action, promote accountability, and mobilize resources toward the SDGs. Ultimately, it contributes to a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future for all by empowering individuals, shaping policies, and encouraging collaboration.

In this position, online volunteers will produce content that informs and engages readers on Sustainable Development Goals. The tasks would include:

1. Research and Analysis: Stay up to date and collect information on the latest developments, trends, and challenges related to the SDGs. Conduct thorough research on specific goals or topics and analyze relevant data and reports to gather accurate information.

2. Finding stories: Identify newsworthy stories, success stories, case studies, and initiatives that highlight progress, innovations, and challenges related to the SDGs. Explore local, national, and international sources to uncover stories that are relevant and impactful.

3. News Writing: Communicate complex information in a clear, concise and well-structured way. Engage readers by creating narratives that inspire them to understand and act upon the SDGs.

4. Provide accurate and reliable information: Maintain credibility and integrity by fact-checking data, statistics, and claims.

5. Multidimensional Coverage: Provide comprehensive and balanced coverage of SDGs.

6. Audience Engagement: Communicate with readers via comments and social media.

This will be weekly task and selected online volunteers are required to follow the deadlines very strictly. All the selected 7 online volunteers would work on News Writing / News Editing task.

Candidates are expected to be well-skilled in writing and editing with great command over English. Basic understanding of Climate Change and environmental issues is needed. Applicants from journalism background is considered assets.