Astrid Zweynert

Journalist. After 25 years as news journalist with @reuters and @trf, I’m now focusing on photography and writing, and dog walking.

[Context Climate @ContextClimate]

🏙 The concept of 15-minute cities is gaining traction around the world, but not always for the right reasons.

So, what is a 15-minute city? And why do conspiracy theorists see them as a step to "climate lockdowns"?

Here's what you need to know. 🧵⬇️
https://t.co/DV6M3LmCyU

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

@zoetabary @EmmaBatha Lovely to see you both @zoetabary and @EmmaBatha #tc2023

[trust conference @trustconf]

✏️ Without the brave work of these reporters, vital stories wouldn't make the headlines.

We're pleased to be joined on stage by two of the 2023 #KurtSchork winners; @AsamiTerajima and @polvrini. ➡️ https://t.co/2WC84f6JKS

[trust conference @trustconf]

👤 A new generation of Iranian journalists have fled into exile in a bid to escape further persecution.

During #TC2023, Iranian-British journalist @ranarahimpour explored the ongoing impacts experienced by families of exiled reporters, and the reporters themselves. ⬇️

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

Governments not consistent in creating enabling environments for journalists in exile to help them to cope with trauma and continue working. Countries like UK, U.S. could do more to help journalists forced into exile @jodieginsberg @pressfreedom @trustconf #TC2023 #mediafreedom

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

Increasing threats to journalists in Nicaragua - network of vigilance so well organised that it’s easy for government to target anything that’s looking like opposition - Cinthia Membreno @elconfidencial @trustconf #TC2023 #censorship #mediafreedom

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

This is not just about fighting back against lawfare - we need a counter-attack and be creative to deal with this new, global threat of weaponising the law against journalists - human rights lawyer @caoilfhionnanna @DoughtyStreet speaking at @trustconf #TC2023 #mediafreedom

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

Lawfare is on the rise - governments, companies, powerful individuals using criminal defamation and national security laws to harass and silence journalists in 167 countries, according to report by @TRF and @TowCenter #TC2023 @trustconf #mediafreedom

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

Powerful, harrowing images from Ukraine by @ClodaghKilcoyne, @reuters photojournalist, speaking at @trustconf #TC2023

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

@lambeth_council Noise from the events at #brockwellpark much louder than in previous years, including a lot of shouting through microphones. Has anything changed in terms of allowed levels? Do you check regularly if noise levels are at permitted levels?

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

5 Shifts to Transform Transportation Systems and Meet Climate Goals https://t.co/JDr4zxbpRv

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

One of my photographs will be in @londonindphoto‘s annual exhibition, opening tomorrow at @espaciogallery. I will be at the gallery on Thursday from 3-6 pm and for the private view from 6 pm, also on Thursday. Come along!

[London Independent Photography @londonindphoto]

Opening tomorrow: Our 34th annual exhibition - come and see the work of over 60 photographers on the theme of Attention:Vitality. At the Espacio Gallery in Bethnal Green, open from Tuesday to Sunday 12-6 pm (Sunday close at 5 pm).

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A study has shown that Germany's €9 ticket massively increased low income households' social participation, thereby boasting their overall quality of life and alleviating feelings of loneliness
https://t.co/Iq6qp8NWg6

[Clean Cities (🦋 find us @cleancitiescampaign.org) @cities_clean]

#SchoolStreets are on the rise across Europe to protect children from #AirPollution and road traffic collisions.

Our latest research shows they're effective, quick to implement – and widely popular!

Download it now 👇
https://t.co/dmPmiRCkJu

#StreetsForKids

[Astrid Zweynert @azweynert]

‘Waiting for too long’: Why Miriam Charlie photographs overcrowded Indigenous housing | JNI Casuals grant | The Guardian https://t.co/PwzAvG2pBJ

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Sewage monitors faulty at seaside spots in England and Wales, data shows https://t.co/nKQqX03DHi

[Garden Historians 💙 @gardenhistorian]

The heatwave reveals the George London parterre at Chatsworth https://t.co/KaaLUcYOlz

[Jason Hickel @jasonhickel]

If you want to know more about degrowth, why capitalism is causing climate breakdown, and what an ecosocialist economy might look like, we discuss all this and more on this new episode of @UpstreamPodcast. Check it out:
https://t.co/vh8ZSOeKuK