We’re living in a moment that demands powerful storytelling about science and the environment.
Founded in 2009, Planet Forward is a project hosted at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs that teaches, celebrates, and rewards environmental storytelling by college students.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank Sesno formed Planet Forward to empower new voices and lead a global conversation on the planet’s future.
Our project works with passionate students from a wide range of fields and equips them with hands-on storytelling skills, dedicated mentorship, and a powerful network. Through its publication platform, Planet Forward empowers these students to share their unique voices with a global, engaged audience.
This experience is a direct career catalyst, launching new professionals into impactful roles in conservation, media, policy, and sustainability.
Planet Forward ultimately creates a new generation of multifaceted leaders who are reaching new audiences with stories of action and hope.
College and university students, faculty, and administrators can get involved with Planet Forward in a number of engaging and capacity-building ways. Students can submit their stories for publication; enter our annual Storyfest contest; attend workshops and the annual Planet Forward Summit; and apply for fellowships and storytelling expeditions.
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