How to Acquire Free Satellite Imagery for Your Investigations

Satellite imagery has become a game-changer for investigative journalism, offering powerful tools to uncover hidden stories, monitor environmental changes, and expose human rights abuses. But access to satellite images can be costly and complex. Thankfully, a range of free resources and strategies now makes this invaluable information more accessible than ever. This webinar explores how journalists can tap into free satellite imagery to enhance their reporting and uncover the stories the world needs to see.

This GIJN webinar brings together leading experts to share practical advice and tips on navigating this often-overwhelming field.

Carl Churchill is a journalist at The Wall Street Journal, where he covers data-driven investigations. He has used satellite imagery to reveal critical insights on environmental crises, supply chain disruptions, and global conflict zones.

Presentation: https://bit.ly/4jpZrMO
Website: https://churchillgeo.com/
Bylines: https://www.wsj.com/news/author/carl-...

Yao Hua Law is an award-winning journalist from Malaysia who has extensively reported on environmental and agricultural issues. His work often incorporates satellite imagery to track deforestation, illegal land use, and the impact of human activity on fragile ecosystems.
Presentation: https://bit.ly/40ATRhU
Bylines: https://authory.com/YaoHuaLaw

Laura Kurtzberg is a data visualization specialist, cartographer, and news applications developer with a particular interest in environmental stories.
Presentation: https://bit.ly/3PSamBj
Website: https://laurajael.com/

The moderator is Manuela Andreoni, Chief Correspondent at Reuters based in Brazil.
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The Global Investigative Journalism Network is an international association of journalism organizations that support the training and sharing of information among investigative and data journalists—with special attention to those from repressive regimes and marginalized communities.

Our key activities include:

Providing resources and networking services to investigative journalists worldwide;
Publishing in multiple languages and on multiple platforms the latest tools, techniques and opportunities for those in the field;
Helping organize and promote regional and international training conferences and workshops;
Assisting in the formation and sustainability of journalism organizations involved in investigative reporting and data journalism around the world;
Supporting and promoting best practices in investigative and data journalism;
Supporting and promoting efforts to ensure free access to public documents and data worldwide.

Find more information on our website: https://gijn.org