Desastres naturales y seguridad de periodistas: una aproximación al caso español

The link between climate change and the increase in the number and frequency of natural disasters has been verified by various investigations (IPCC, 2023). In order to cover these catastrophes, journalists travel to affected areas risking their lives. The aim of this research is to analyze the safety of journalists covering disasters, identifying the elements that determine their safety conditions and defining the characteristics of the Spanish case. A methodology based on the models defined by Englund et al. (2023) and JOSAFCON project is proposed, using in-depth interviews to obtain information. The results warn of deficiencies in training, equipment, job insecurity and lack of security awareness, among others. Conclusions highlight the relevance of designing an analysis model that integrates all the security elements that influence disaster coverage, as well as the need to implement protocols to cover sudden and unexpected events such as the recent case of Valencia.