Anna Behrend is a self-taught data journalist who has found in data-driven reporting and visualization a way to combine her academic background in science with her creative interests.

The US Environmental Protection Agency has a detailed facilities database — and environmental journalists who want to fortify ...

The role is frequently described as a lynchpin in investigations, and the more moving parts, partners, and countries, the ...

In a world where information flows rapidly and boundaries between truth and misinformation blur, investigative journalism stands as a cornerstone for fostering transparency, accountability, and an ...

Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure, waged during the coldest winter in memory, have pushed Ukrainian journalists to ...

Transnational collaborative investigations are vital for confronting corruption and state abuse that transcends borders, ...

From investigating violence alleged to have been committed by famous and powerful sports stars in Germany to uncovering the realities of femicide in Brazil, and unravelling digital clues to find out ...

Our round-up of the best in recent data journalism also highlights medical exam pass rates in Brazil, access to quality water ...

For a look at current trends, see also The Future of Investigative Journalism. While definitions of investigative reporting vary, among professional journalism groups there is broad agreement of its ...

GIJN spoke with three leading, award-winning investigative journalists from Venezuela about practical tips for keeping ...

GIJN announces the 31 finalists for the 2026 Sigma Awards for excellence in data journalism, which attracted a record-breaking 543 entries from 84 different countries.

This guide was written by GIJN’s Resource Center director Nikolia Apostolou and GIJN reporter Rowan Philp. Editing was by Reed Richardson and Laura Dixon. Illustrations are by Smaranda Tolosano.