The Environment
The distance between China and the UK
By: Chen Yifei
City University
 Prestigious journalism
department
 High employment
record in media
industry
 Practical emphasis
Environment Journalism Specialism
Duration
What is the teaching and learning style
Who are my classmates?
Who is our teacher?
Bibi van der Zee
 Journalist, activist, author,
lecturer…
 Freelance reporter covering
activism and the
environment for the
Guardian, New Statesman,
Ecologist and New Consumer
 Published books
Course Outline
 Organizations and political
department
 Law and policies
 Technology
 Agriculture, food and animal rights
 Activism and its history
Coursework…!
 Presentation
 Site visit
parliamentary committee evidence
session
 Yes, only two!
Environmental Activism in China
Site Visit
 Environmental Audit Committee evidence
session (EAC)

How to embed sustainable development across
government, after the Secretary of State’s
announcement on the future of the Sustainable
Development Commission(SDC)
3 hours later…
Confused….
Confused….
Confused….
What I have learned
 Skills for journalists
Analytical skill
Don’t be afraid of the number
Science knowledge
What I have learned

The distance is huge!
1. Students’ knowledge
2.
Media pay attention to this topic
http://www.guardian.co.uk/
http://www.mingpaonews.com/
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.5c58ff543144e4fc406d29105
3a0a0a0/?s=idx_News
3. Government value the importance of
environmental protection
Conclusion
 Golden chance!
 Enthusiasm or just a job?
 Establish your database