A Note on Journalism and Values
Earlier this year, as part of a lengthy strategic review of IJNR’s mission, vision, and future, we realized it would be useful to articulate and codify our core values - the guiding principles that dictate our decision-making during programs, planning, and everyday operations.
As we look toward the coming years - years that will no doubt contain challenges to journalism, democracy, the environment, marginalized communities, public health and so much more - we vow never to waver from these tenets.
We’re sharing them here with you as a promise: We’re not going anywhere, and we will always do everything in our power to support journalists in the difficult, courageous, vital work they do every day.
IJNR’s Core Values
There is no substitute for experiential learning.
Public understanding of the intersections between society and the environment is essential.
Independent journalism is a critical pillar of democracy.
IJNR’s sole intent is the pursuit of better journalism.
Including a diversity of perspectives and historically marginalized voices is imperative to our mission.
The free exchange of ideas is critical to telling a story truthfully.
All operations will be conducted with integrity and courtesy.
Valuing and supporting our employees is fundamental to IJNR’s success.
IJNR editorial independence is critical to the integrity of our programs.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we’re grateful to support people whose work is so crucial to a healthy democracy. Please consider making a small donation, to help keep journalists’ boots on the ground, where the stories are.
