Interview: Natalia Czajkowska: "In an Age of AI, Journalism Must Provide the Conscience"

In a global media landscape characterized by disinformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and a decline in public trust, the Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) has awarded the Mauritian newspaper L’Express its first-ever Swiss Academy Award for Excellence in Responsible Journalism and Sustainable Reporting. In this interview, Natalia Czajkowska explains the reasoning behind the award, the role of independent media in promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and why ethical journalism is essential in today's world.