Biodiversity Media Grants 2025 in Cape Verde: An Opportunity to Tell the Story of Our Natural Wealth
Cape Verde, an archipelago of singular beauty and remarkable biodiversity, faces significant challenges in conserving its natural heritage. To strengthen communication and raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity, the "Biodiversity Media Grants 2025" programme has emerged as a crucial initiative. This programme aims to support journalists, communicators and content creators in producing informative and engaging materials that highlight Cape Verde's natural wealth and efforts to protect it.
The Importance of Media in Biodiversity Conservation
The media plays a key role in shaping public opinion and promoting sustainable behaviour. By disseminating accurate and accessible information on biodiversity, the media can:
- Raising awareness of the importance of conservation.
- Inspire individual and collective action to protect the environment.
- Hold authorities and companies accountable for their actions.
- Promoting sustainable tourism and conservation-based economic development.
Current Challenges in Covering Biodiversity in Cape Verde
Despite its importance, biodiversity coverage in Cape Verde faces some challenges:
- Lack of financial resources to produce quality content.
- Scarcity of specialised knowledge on biodiversity issues.
- Difficulty in accessing relevant information and scientific data.
- Lack of incentives to produce content on environmental issues.
The Biodiversity Media Grants 2025 Programme: A Solution
The "Biodiversity Media Grants 2025" programme is designed to overcome these challenges by offering financial and technical support to journalists and communicators interested in producing content about Cape Verde's biodiversity. The programme aims to:
- Funding media projects that address issues relevant to biodiversity conservation.
- Promote the training of journalists and communicators in environmental issues.
- Facilitating access to scientific information and data on biodiversity.
- Encouraging the production of innovative and engaging content that reaches a wide audience.
Priority Thematic Areas
The programme will give priority to projects that address the following thematic areas:
- Endangered species in Cape Verde (e.g. sea turtles, seabirds).
- Marine and coastal ecosystems (e.g. coral reefs, mangroves).
- Forests and protected areas.
- Impacts of climate change on biodiversity.
- Solutions for biodiversity conservation (e.g. sustainable tourism, organic farming).
Examples of Eligible Projects
The programme will support a variety of media projects, including:
- Investigative reports on the illegal exploitation of natural resources.
- Documentaries about Cape Verde's wildlife.
- Radio series on the importance of biodiversity conservation.
- Social media campaigns to raise public awareness of environmental issues.
- Opinion articles on public policies related to biodiversity.
Case Study: The Cape Verde Sea Turtle Project
An example of a successful project that could be supported by the programme is a documentary about Cape Verde's sea turtles. This documentary could show the challenges turtles face, such as pollution, overfishing and climate change, and highlight the conservation efforts being made to protect these endangered species. The documentary could include interviews with scientists, fishermen and members of the local community, and feature impressive images of Cape Verde's wildlife.
How to Apply for the Grant
The application process for the "Biodiversity Media Grants 2025" is simple and transparent. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal for their project, including:
- A clear description of the project's objectives.
- A detailed work plan.
- A realistic budget.
- A CV of the applicant(s).
- Examples of previous work.
The proposals will be assessed by a panel of experts in media and biodiversity conservation, based on criteria such as relevance, originality, feasibility and potential impact.
Conclusion
The "Biodiversity Media Grants 2025" programme represents a unique opportunity to strengthen communication and raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity in Cape Verde. By supporting journalists, communicators and content creators, the programme will contribute to building a society that is more aware of and engaged in protecting our natural heritage. We encourage all interested parties to submit their proposals and join us in this important mission.
Together, we can tell the story of Cape Verde's natural wealth and inspire action for its conservation.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/biodiversity-media-grants-2025
The deadline for submitting applications is 30 March 2025.
