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IGAD Media Awards 2025

About the Awards

Theme: “Storytelling for Climate Action: For a Secure, Resilient, and Stable Region”

The IGAD Media Awards 2025 focuses on one of the most urgent challenges of our time—climate change. As the IGAD region faces increasing threats from drought, floods, desertification, and food insecurity, the Awards call upon journalists and media creators to shape bold narratives for climate resilience.

Through compelling storytelling, innovative reporting, and powerful visual communication, the Awards aim to raise awareness, drive engagement, and influence climate action across communities and institutions.

Who can apply?

  • Journalists and media professionals from the eight IGAD Member States.
  • Freelancers, digital content creators, and photographers.
  • Foreign correspondents reporting on climate change in the region.

For more details on the rules and regulations, please click on the link https://mediaawards.igad.int/eligibility/.

For further clarifications on the competition, please email mediaawards@igad.int.

No entry fee is required.

  • Recognise and reward excellence in climate journalism and environmental storytelling.
  • Inspire innovative and evidence-based reporting on climate adaptation and mitigation.
  • Promote partnerships between journalists, climate experts, and decision-makers.
  • Build public awareness and accountability on climate resilience in the IGAD region.
  • Relevance to climate change and environmental challenges
  • Depth, accuracy, and sourcing
  • Creativity and innovation in storytelling
  • Impact and reach
  • Adherence to journalistic ethics

Winners will receive:

  • Certificates and token prizes
  • Accreditation to IGAD high-level events
  • A two-day masterclass on climate journalism
  • Access to IGAD experts and partner networks for future collaboration
  • Date: TBA 2025
  • Venue: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Organised by: IGAD, in partnership with climate institutions, media organisations, and development partners.

To partner with us during the IGAD Media Awards

Partners interested in joining this initiative may contact mediaawards@igad.int.

Categories

Print Journalism

Radio Journalism

Television Journalism
Digital Media
Photography
Indigenous Language Reporting
Influencer of the Year
Upcoming Media Personality of the Year
Gender Responsive Media
Lifetime Achievement Award

For more details

Email: mediaawards@igad.int