The Durban Connection

Follow news from Durban on United Nations COP17/CMP7 climate change meetings throughout the day on SEJ's Durban Diary.

The following journalists are in Durban, South Africa for the United Nations COP17/CMP7 climate change meetings in November/December and are available for freelance assignments. SEJ provides this listing as a public service to promote more coverage of this important issue, but it does not constitute a recommendation of those listed, nor does SEJ guarantee their work. Please contact individuals directly for more information or to arrange coverage.

If you'd like to be listed, or have other questions about the list, please send the following to SEJ board member Peter Fairley: Your name and contact info (email, telephone, Website URL); dates when you plan to be in Durban; what kind of coverage you're prepared to offer — blog posts, podcasts, video, photographs, print articles, tweets or whatever; and any relevant experience, clients (publishers/broadcasters/Websites) and/or credentials. Please limit your posting to 75 words max — and shorter's probably more effective.

NOTE: The contact information listed below is strictly for use by editors and news managers seeking to arrange coverage. Any group or individual wishing to send press releases or media advisories about the climate talks should utilize SEJ's approved channel for such communications — our electronic press release distribution service.

Imelda Abano
I will be in Durban for the COP 17 from Nov 27-Dec 11. I am an experienced environmental reporter based in the Philippines. I'm available to cover the Asian point of view from the main to side events of the conference through breaking news, feature print stories, tweets, etc. I will be there with full access as a UNFCCC media fellow. Contact imeldajournalist@gmail.com; skype imeldajournalist; tweet @iabano; mobile +639053556977

David Biello
www.davidbiello.com
www.scientificamerican.com/pressroom/whoweare.cfm
I'll be in Durban for COP17 for Scientific American and available for freelance commissions or radio / TV interviews. Best contact is dbiello@sciam.com or skype: david.biello.

Brian Edwards-Tiekert
I will be in Durban for the COP 17 from Nov 27-Dec 11. I am an experienced (8+ years) environmental reporter, principally for radio, though I have some print experience. I work at KPFA in Berkeley, CA, so I'd be particulary suited for covering California angles. I am available for spot reports, features, and tape-syncs. Contact brian@kpfa.org; mobile +1.510.394.5043.

Rebecca L. Weber
www.rebeccalweber.com
I am an experienced American journalist based in South Africa. I'm available to cover all aspects of COP17 as well as SAfrican environmental/climate change features. Credits include the Christian Science Monitor, Dwell, GlobalPost, Marie Claire, NYTimes.com, and many others. Contact Rebecca: rlw@rebeccalweber.com; South Africa cell: +27-74-333-6722; USA: 202-470-2417; or Skype: rebeccalweber.