We are thrilled to announce the 5 talented journalists selected for our Caribbean Fossil Fuel Reporting Fellowship, in partnership with the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative.
As the region faces increasing challenges related to fossil fuel dependency, environmental degradation, and climate change, these journalists are stepping up to tell the stories that matter most. With a keen focus on investigative reporting, they will bring critical insights into the intersection of energy, policy, and climate justice.
During this Fellowship, our fellows will explore the complexities of fossil fuel issues across the Caribbean, shedding light on the impacts, challenges, and potential solutions for the region’s energy future. Their work will help inform public discourse, promote accountability, and inspire action towards a more sustainable and just future.
Get to know them!
JHAKA WOODDING, 📍 ST. LUCIA
🇱🇨 Jhaka is a St. Lucian journalist, producer and project manager. Despite being a young media practitioner she has been able to gather very significant experience.
Her portfolio spans broadcast, radio, and digital platforms, with both local and regional audiences. She was awarded “Most Outstanding Youth in Media” in 2021, while working as a regional news reporter and correspondent. Jhaka is a 2023 UNESCO Caribbean SHEROES Academy alumni, and continues to carry on the message of leaving no one behind.
ELESHA GEORGE 📍 ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
🇦🇬 Elesha George is an award-winning investigative journalist who is passionate about the environment. As a journalist she believes it is her duty not only to inform but to educate with hopes that her audience will make better decisions to change their future. She has worked across various media platforms over the past 11 years including TV broadcast, multimedia, newspaper and radio.
RYAN BACHOO📍 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
🇹🇹 This once aspiring professional athlete hit some hurdles (quite literally) and ended up in climate journalism. It was probably a blessing as Ryan Bachoo has gone on to score big covering climate change.
He’s covered three COPs attending those in Egypt and Dubai. His work in climate change has surrounded the energy transition, particularly in his country of Trinidad and Tobago while also focusing on the Loss and Damage Fund and Climate Finance. He is driven by a desire to make more Caribbean people aware of the impact climate change is having on the region and inform policy change.
CURLAN CAMPBELL📍 GRENADA
🇬🇩 Curlan Chrissey Campbell is an islander who lives in Grenada in the southern Caribbean. He dreams of travelling the world and is talented at telling human interest stories. His storytelling ability has allowed him to share unique narratives that benefit underserved communities by providing relevant and timely news and information.
His approach to journalism involves amplifying residents’ voices, especially in underserved areas that lack information. Whether reporting on local education systems, healthcare facilities, economic development, environmental health and sustainability or leisure activities, his passion for sharing human interest stories knows no bounds.
DWAYNE CUS📍 BELIZE
🇧🇿 Dwayne is a proud indigenous Maya professional bridging business innovation and cultural preservation through photography, video production, audio and digital arts.
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