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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Climate Change Storytelling Contest

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Sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme Office, this storytelling is designed to give young journalists an 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. The contest, "aims to contribute to raising public awareness on the negative impacts of climate change on people and communities as well as on the opportunities and solutions seen in actions by individuals and governments in vulnerable developing countries. "

Applicants must submit a story featuring the impact of climate change in their country and/or solutions that are implemented to reduce emissions or adapt to climate change. Stories should be 600 to 1,000 words long and include at least five pictures embedded in the text. A common hashtag – #Voices2Paris – will facilitate social media integration by all partners, helping to amplify the dissemination.

Application Info

The contest is open to journalists ages 35 and younger from developing countries vulnerable to the impact of climate change. They must already be engaged in public writing through an official media outlet.

Entries can be submitted in English. Entries in French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese are also accepted but should be accompanied by an English-language translation. All documents are to be sent to media4climate@undp.org

Click here for more information on how to submit an entry form.

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International Journalists ‘Network website on September 16 2015.