CCNow 2025: Climate Journalism Awards for Journalists in Cape Verde and Around the World

The climate crisis is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing humanity. In Cape Verde, an archipelago vulnerable to climate change, the importance of robust and informed climate journalism is even more crucial. It is in this context that the "Covering Climate Now (CCNow) 2025 Journalism Awards" stand out as an unmissable opportunity for journalists from Cape Verde and around the world.

What are the Covering Climate Now Awards?

The Covering Climate Now Awards (CCNow) are a global initiative to recognise and celebrate the best in climate journalism. Organised by Covering Climate Now, a global journalistic collaboration of more than 500 media organisations, the awards honour exceptional reporting that raises awareness, promotes understanding and inspires action on the climate crisis.

Why are Awards Important?

In Cape Verde, as in many other countries, climate coverage faces significant challenges:

• Lack of resources: Many local newsrooms lack the financial and human resources to investigate and report on complex climate issues.
• Scientific complexity: Climate science can be intimidating, making it difficult to translate data and research into publicly accessible narratives.
• Disinformation: The dissemination of false and misleading information about the climate represents an obstacle to public understanding and action.

The CCNow Awards help overcome these challenges by providing recognition, visibility and encouragement for high-quality climate journalism. By highlighting examples of excellence, the awards inspire other journalists to dedicate themselves to climate coverage and improve their skills.

Impact in Cape Verde: A Case Study

Cape Verde, with its economy dependent on tourism and fishing, is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels, coastal erosion, water scarcity and extreme weather events pose real threats to the country's sustainable development.

A concrete example of the impact of climate change in Cape Verde is the increasing salinisation of agricultural soils, which hinders food production and threatens food security. Cape Verdean journalists have a key role to play in raising awareness of these challenges and promoting innovative solutions, such as conservation agriculture and the use of renewable energies.

The participation of Cape Verdean journalists in the CCNow Awards can bring significant benefits:

• International visibility: International recognition can increase the credibility of Cape Verdean journalism and attract investment in climate coverage.
• Networking: The awards offer networking opportunities with journalists and climate experts from around the world, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience.
• Training: Participation in the awards can inspire journalists to improve their skills and seek specialised training in climate journalism.

Categories for the CCNow 2025 Awards

The CCNow 2025 Awards cover a wide range of categories, including:

• Investigative Reporting: Reports that expose the truth about the causes and consequences of climate change.
• Solutions Report: Reports highlighting innovative and effective solutions to the climate crisis.
• Human Impact Report: Reports that show how climate change affects people's lives, especially the most vulnerable communities.
• Science and Technology Report: Reports that explain climate science in a clear and accessible way.
• Opinion report: Opinion articles that offer original and thought-provoking perspectives on the climate crisis.
• Video Report: Documentaries and video reports that explore climate issues in a visually striking way.
• Audio Report: Podcasts and audio reports that tackle climate issues in an engaging way.

This diversity of categories ensures that journalists from different areas and specialities can find a suitable category for their work.

How to Enter the CCNow 2025 Awards

The application process for the CCNow 2025 Awards is relatively simple. Interested journalists should:

• Visit the official Covering Climate Now website.
• Read the guidelines and assessment criteria carefully.
• Prepare the necessary materials, including the report to be entered and a brief description of the work.
• Fill in the online application form and send the materials by the deadline.

It's important to note that the awards are open to journalists from all countries and all types of media, including newspapers, magazines, websites, radio, television and podcasts.

Conclusion

The Covering Climate Now (CCNow) 2025 Journalism Awards represent a valuable opportunity for journalists from Cape Verde and around the world who are dedicated to covering the climate crisis. By recognising and celebrating the best in climate journalism, the awards encourage the production of high-quality reports that raise awareness, promote understanding and inspire action. In a country like Cape Verde, which is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, the importance of robust and informed climate journalism cannot be underestimated. We encourage all Cape Verdean journalists to participate in the CC Awards

Submit your exceptional climate work for the Covering Climate Now 2025 Journalism Awards! Journalists from all over the world are encouraged to participate. Find out more and apply here.

Deadline: 31-3-2025