
Initiative
SEA Journalist-Scientist Rainforest Hub
The Southeast Asia Journalist–Scientist Rainforest Hub fosters dialogue and collaboration between scientists and journalists in Southeast Asia to address pressing rainforest issues and tackle local challenges in the rainforest regions. We will pioneer this initiative by facilitating discussions about challenges in the rainforest and solutions to support the improvement of forest ecosystems and livelihoods of communities, taking inspiration from the underreported stories by Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN) Fellows and Rainforest Journalism Fund (RJF) grantees.
Rainforest Seminar Series
This series addresses trending topics around the rainforest and urgent underreported stories through Pulitzer Center journalism. The goal is to bring scientists and journalists closer together to achieve better-informed decisions in public affairs. Topics ranging from community-based reforestation, deforestation caused by mining, and innovations for rainforest communities will be discussed by our journalist grantees, the academic community, and local or international scientists.
The series is co-hosted by universities across Southeast Asia and invites participation from all Southeast Asia-based scientists and journalists. Please check the “events” section below for details when available.

Impact Seed Funding (ISF)
The Impact Seed Funding (ISF) grant facilitates collaborative projects between RJF and RIN journalists and scientists based in Southeast Asia to extend the impact of their interrelated work around the rainforest.

Writing in Mass Media Training
This is a capacity-building program for scientists to learn engaging journalism. The training program will be in partnership with highly experienced media partners. Through the training, early-career scientists and academics will enhance their writing capabilities to be more engaging, better-presented, and creative.

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Pulitzer Center Update
Rainforest Investigation Network Fellow Yao Hua Law Visits UiTM as Guest Lecturer
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February 3, 2025 -
Pulitzer Center Update
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October 1, 2024 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Pulitzer Center Announces 2024 Impact Seed Fund Grantees
The Pulitzer Center is excited to announce the 24 grantees of the Impact Seed Fund (ISF). Launched...
August 16, 2024 -
Pulitzer Center Update
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July 5, 2024 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Student Journalists Learn How To Uncover 'Dark Side of Indonesia’s Seas and Forests'
With the increasing degradation of Indonesia's oceans and forests, it is crucial to empower the next...
July 2, 2024 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Sowing Seeds of Change: Deforestation Awareness Amplified at Indonesian University
A group of passionate students at the top-ranked campus Universitas Indonesia gathered for the ‘...
August 18, 2023