Writing
I specialize in writing deeply reported digital and magazine features about biocultural diversity, traditional knowledge and food sovereignty across the Mediterranean and West Asia. I’m especially interested in traditional land and water stewardship, traditional agricultural and culinary practices and their relationships with culture, biodiversity and a changing climate.
The following pieces give an idea of my work—and the kinds of stories I’d like to write more of.
- Digital feature: The revival of a historic journey across Spain
- Digital feature: Southern Spain’s ancient water network sustains life but faces an uncertain future
- Digital feature: In Iraq’s marshlands, researchers are racing to document a disappearing dialect
- Magazine feature: Water Wars
Research
Forever curious, one of my favourite parts of my work is getting to dive in and research stories and topics in-depth. I offer methodical and nuanced desk-based research, thorough source interviews and on-the-ground reporting, with a focus on the environment and biocultural diversity.
I love putting my research skills to use to support reporting projects, advocacy groups, non-governmental organizations, books, documentaries and podcasts.
Editing
As a journalist, I understand firsthand the importance of sharp editing and engaging writing. I provide professional editing and copy-editing services to selected clients, including media outlets, advocacy groups, non-governmental organizations and think tanks.
My editing services span a range of content types, from news and web content to reports and white papers.
Contact me at kira.a.walker[at]gmail[dot]com to discuss potential projects.