UNDP has launched today a global story telling contest, Voices2Paris, to contribute to raising public awareness on the negative impacts of climate change as well as on the opportunities and solutions seen in actions by individuals and governments alike across vulnerable developing countries worldwide. “We want to provide young journalists in developing countries a unique opportunity to contribute to the global debate on climate change in the run-up to COP21, while building their capacity and providing recognition for excellence” noted Neil Buhner, UNDP Geneva Director.
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
- Stories Can be submitted by young journalists from developing countries in English, and in Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish with an English translation, on a rolling basis until October 11th, 2015.
- A team of senior journalists reporting on climate change from top-tier international media outlets, regional media associations, and representatives from major international organizations,will review the entries and mentor the participants
- Stories, once screened and scored will bepublished on UNDP’s website and disseminated through partners’ channels to ensure maximum outreach and support the call for an ambitious agenda to be endorsed during the COP21.
ELIGIBILITY
- UNDP targets journalists 35 years of age and under from developing countries who are already engaged in public writing and want to contribute – locally and internationally – towards greater public awareness on climate change.
Deadline: August 25, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
