Australian Associated Press
$40,000 | Sep 2024
What do Australian Associated Press (AAP) do?
AAP is Australia’s trusted, independent newswire service, providing factual reporting to over 400 media outlets nationwide, including 300 in rural and regional areas. With a new climate desk, AAP will deliver in-depth coverage of climate science, policy, and impacts across Australia and the Pacific.
From extreme weather events to slow-onset disasters like sea-level rise, stories will highlight Indigenous perspectives, economic impacts, and innovative solutions. AAP’s rigorous editorial standards ensure accurate, unbiased reporting, while their FactCheck team tackles climate-related disinformation, helping audiences navigate the complexities of climate change.
Why is this work important?
In an era of growing climate misinformation and polarised debates, objective journalism is vital for informed democratic participation. AAP’s climate desk will bridge knowledge gaps, support public understanding of science-based solutions, and foster greater scrutiny of policies shaping Australia’s climate future. By amplifying diverse voices and sharing stories across their network, AAP will engage millions of Australians in meaningful conversations about climate action.
How is Groundswell supporting this work?
Groundswell’s funding will enable AAP to establish its specialist climate desk and scale its impact by:
Deliver day-to-day coverage of climate issues and produce in-depth feature stories on science, policy, and innovation.
Address climate misinformation through collaboration between the climate desk and AAP FactCheck.
Cover climate impacts in rural Australia and the Pacific Islands, sharing stories internationally through AAP’s global wire partnerships.
Distribute accurate, solutions-based climate stories to media outlets nationwide, reaching diverse communities in urban, regional, and rural areas.