Tuesday 18 December 2012

Young Environmental Journalist Award Africa


In 2013, UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) will be launching the 3rd edition of the Young Environmental Journalist Award (YEJA).This is a contest for African journalists from 21 to 35 years and aims to recognise accurate, innovative and inspiring reporting on the environment. 

United Nations Environment Programme

The award is sponsored by the US State Department, and the winner receives a two- to three-week study tour in the US as part of his/her prize. Entries are limited to young African journalists who are based in Africa and working for local, regional or international media organisations. Freelance journalists are also welcome to apply. Print, online, radio and television journalists from any African country may apply. 

Open call for entries begin in February 2013. To learn more, go to www.unep.org/yeja. For more detailed information, please email yeja.africa@unep.org.