Oxpeckers Learning Kit

Resources and learning material from our projects are shared here in the interests of advancing data journalism and environmental reporting around the globe. These include videos, articles and documents describing how our tools can be used, first-hand experiences from data journalists we have worked with, media coverage of our work and the legal processes involved in combating environmental crimes. 

Tips & Tools

Tips and Tools for data journalists

Handy tips and tools for reporters interested in data journalism

#WildEye Southern Africa: Using the law to access data for combating wildlife crime

Legal experts from the Legal Resource Centre South Africa provide the basics for using the law in accessing wildlife crime data.

#WildEye Europe: Using the law to access wildlife & environmental crime data

A presentation by UK-based legal expert Dr Caroline Cox, from the Portsmouth Law School, provides the basics for using the law in accessing wildlife and environmental crime data.

#PowerTracker: Financing renewable energy projects in Southern Africa

A presentation by Dr Mary Stewart, CEO of Energetics, provides an overview of how renewable energy projects in Southern Africa are created, managed and financed.

Clima, combustíveis fósseis e ciclones

A presentation by local conversation organisation Moçambique e Justiça Climática, on the climate, fossil fuels and cyclones.

Cabo Delgado: Gas, Oppression & Conflict

A presentation by local conversation organisation Moçambique e Justiça Climática, on the country’s northern most region, Cabo Delgado and how fossil gas is leading to oppression and conflict.

Learning Journey

Mpumalanga #PowerTracker Multimedia Toolkit

A collection of guides, testimonials, videos and resources about the Mpumalanga #PowerTracker project.

The Human Face of the Renewables Revolution: #PowerTracker Mozambique Learning Narrative

A detailed narrative of the learning involved in completing the #PowerTracker Mozambique training and professional support programme

A Face Humana Da Revolução Das Renováveis: #PowerTracker Narrativa de Aprendizagem de Moçambique

Uma narrativa detalhada da aprendizagem envolvida na conclusão do programa de formação e apoio profissional #PowerTracker Moçambique

Strengthening Environmental Journalism: #PowerTracker: Learning Narrative

A detailed narrative of the learning involved in completing the #PowerTracker training and professional support programme

#WildEye Southern Africa: Our learning journey

Five data journalists from Southern Africa present their learning journey

#WildEye Southern Africa: Learning Narrative

A detailed narrative of the learning involved in completing the #WildEye Southern Africa course

Community of Practice

#PowerTracker: Reporting the Renewables Revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa

Oxpeckers Associate, Andiswa Matikinca, presented #PowerTracker and its impacts in the Sub-Saharan African region, as part of UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day 2024. Her session shared insights into the findings of our investigations across the region.

#PowerTracker: How I did it

#PowerTracker graduate, Sechaba Mokhethi, presented to a group of Mozambique and Angolan journalists, as part of the Oxpeckers Training and Professional Support Programme. His session shared insights into the lessons learnt and experienced gained during his time in the programme.

#WildEye Europe: Using the law to access wildlife & environmental crime data

A presentation by UK-based legal expert Dr Caroline Cox, from the Portsmouth Law School, provides the basics for using the law in accessing wildlife and environmental crime data.

Oxpeckers Professional Support and Training Platform

The design features and Oxpeckers’ approach to professional support and training is explained.

#WildEye: The tech behind the mapping tool

The technical aspects of the #WildEye tools are explained by the head of our development team and User Experience (UX) expert, Mark Hartman of Artman Designs.

Building a Community of Practice

Education expert Derick du Toit explains the concept of a Community of Practice for data journalists in Southern Africa, and beyond.

Oxpeckers history and purpose

The founder of Oxpeckers, Fiona Macleod, gives an overview of the history and purpose of the organisation as well as its achievements.

Video Library

How to use our Tools

Tips & Tools

Webinars

Learning Journey

Community of Practice