Making Climate Pay, 7th Edition: Asia

In recent years, Asian newsrooms have confronted an unprecedented convergence of crises threatening the very foundation of climate journalism.

‍These challenges are compounded by the polarisation of public discourse and underinvestment in local, solutions-focused reporting. In this environment, climate journalism must work harder to earn attention, build connection, and deliver impact. ClimateXchange (cXc) has been considering solutions to this.

Using the output of the cXc Asian knowledgeXchange in April 2025, this report offers four prototype ideas for sustainable climate journalism editorial products. These have been developed using our cXc proprietary tool ‘Sustainable Climate Journalism Business Model Canvas’, which underscores our commitment to strategic and climate-conscious news product collaborations.

Also available: Climate journalism insights Asia: 7th Edition