The Earth Journalism Awards 2009 – Internews
Institute Name:
Internews
Website: http://awards.earthjournalism.org
About Internews :
Information is the power that can change the world. We are in the midst of a revolution in human communication that is profoundly reshaping our future. Yet, for nearly half the planet, the promise of this revolution has not been fulfilled. Internews is an international media development organization whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard. The Power of Information: We believe that free flowing, locally produced and editorially independent news and information has the power to transform lives and enrich communities.
Journalistic Integrity: We uphold the values of journalistic independence and professional ethics in our work, in our organization and with our funders. Consistent with these values, Internews advocates for the importance of quality, local, independent media and the right to access information, but does not take a position on other policy issues. We reject any funding or support that would compromise our organizational independence. Innovation: Working in some of the most difficult environments around the world, Internews pioneers applications of new technologies for development and designs and implements innovative solutions to programmatic and operational challenges.
Details:
The Earth Journalism Awards honour those in the media (professional journalists and citizen journalists/bloggers) who use their communication skills and influence to promote awareness of and provide new insight into climate change issues – whether it be in their region or in relation to certain key themes – through the production of powerful and eye-opening news and current affairs reports. Seven regional awards will be given out, along with seven thematic awards. In addition, the winning stories will be posted on the Internet so that the public may vote on the best story of all, which will then be deemed the winner of a special Global Public award.All participants are eligible to submit a story for one of the following thematic awards: The Climate Change and Energy Award , The Climate Change Adaptation Award,The Climate Change and Forests Award,The Climate Change and Nature Award , The Climate Change Negotiations Award ,The Human Voices Award & MTV Positive Change Award.There are different criterias for different awards.
Applicants to the MTV Positive Change Award should be between 18 and 28 of age. Applicants are asked to submit creative and entertaining multimedia pieces that are no longer than 3 minutes long (compared to 15 minutes for the other categories).The Earth Journalism Awards winners will be invited to Copenhagen, where they will have the opportunity to cover the conference negotiations. The Earth Journalism Awards will be distributed at high-profile ceremony on December 7 2009.Applicants may submit their report to compete for one of the thematic awards described above, but are not obliged to if they wish to be considered for a regional award only. With the exception of applications for the MTV Positive Change Award, all submitted applications will be considered (if eligible) for a regional award.More details can be found on the website given.
Eligibility:
Open to Environmental print, radio, TV and online journalists, photojournalists and bloggers above 18 years from all countries.
Important Dates:
Last date to fill the online application: September 7, 2009
For More Information Visit: http://awards.earthjournalism.org
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