The CJLL Winter School, titled Climate Justice Now! Critical Approaches for Media and Climate Activism is a focused, nine-session online programme designed to turn knowledge of climate justice into practical capability. Running across January and February 2026, it brings together legal scholars, communication experts, journalists and climate activists to examine the frameworks, narratives and tactics that matter now. Sessions are held in English, free of charge, and total 20 hours; participants who attend at least seven of the nine sessions receive a certificate of participation. All course materials will be hosted on the CJLL platform to support follow-up learning and networking.
The curriculum is organised into four coherent strands. “Understanding Climate Justice” grounds participants in the core concepts, the human-rights dimension of the climate crisis, and the political and legal architectures shaping state and corporate accountability, with attention to litigation trends and perspectives from the Global South. “Communication, Journalism, and Climate Justice” addresses how to report and explain climate injustice clearly and safely, including practical guidance on physical and digital security for reporters and activist communicators. “Defending Climate Justice through Advocacy and Action” explores strategic litigation and the interface between courtroom strategies and social mobilisation. The programme concludes with “Eco-Anxiety and Emotional Resilience,” a session dedicated to sustaining engagement and protecting personal well-being in high-pressure advocacy environments.
The Winter School’s purpose is straightforward: equip participants to analyse, communicate and defend climate justice with confidence. Journalism plays a decisive role in shaping public understanding and exposing power structures; activism tests the law’s promises in lived reality. This programme recognises both roles and offers a space where methods meet: case analysis sits alongside message framing, and rights-based advocacy is paired with practical security and care. The mix is intentionally transdisciplinary and aligned with the wider CJLL project, which strengthens higher education’s capacity to address climate challenges while building cooperation among universities, civil society, and media professionals.
The audience is broad by design—journalists investigating climate accountability, students from diverse disciplines seeking a structured primer, and climate activists developing safer, more effective strategies. Each group enters with different needs and leaves with shared tools: clearer legal baselines, stronger communication practices and concrete steps to protect civic space. The live format encourages real-time dialogue; round tables and a practical workshop ensure that discussion translates into applied skills. Speakers include academics, environmental rights defenders and experienced reporters drawn from the CJLL partnership and allied organisations.
Registration is simple and spaces are limited. Applicants submit a short form and, once accepted, access the full schedule and resources through the CJLL platform. Given demand, candidates aligned with the School’s objectives and able to participate consistently are prioritised. If you want training that links law, media and movement in one place—and a certificate that recognises your effort—this Winter School offers a clear path from briefing to action.
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