Story grant opportunity for Nepali journalists03.08.2016The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is pleased to announce a story grant opportunity and invites applications from interested Nepali journalists to apply for the ICIMOD Small Story Grant 2016 – Nepal. Currently in its fourth edition, ICIMOD is introducing this seminal Fellowship Programme for Nepali journalists only. The Grant aims to strengthen capacity of environmental journalists from Nepal. In recent years, Nepal, like other countries in the Hindu Kush Himalayas, has witnessed an increasing number of extreme weather conditions and climate-related disasters, including catastrophic floods, droughts and landslides. Such disasters can have devastating effects on people, communities and ecosystems. The recent earthquake in Nepal and the subsequent landslides claimed numerous lives and caused massive damage to property. Those events are a reminder that mountains are acutely vulnerable to natural disasters. Given the predicted increase in extreme weather-related events, mountain communities are likely to face more pressure in the future. Climate change will severely affect the lives and livelihoods of both upstream mountain communities and downstream communities that are highly dependent on upstream ecosystem services like water for irrigation and hydropower, fresh drinking water, and soil fertility and nutrients. Mountain regions across the world will disproportionately suffer the impact of climate change. Sustainable mountain development can be a way forward for addressing these problems. While scientists in the region have carried out valuable research on climate change, the media have made a significant contribution by disseminating findings and information about the topic. To support the role of the media in creating public awareness about climate change, ICIMOD is introducing a Small Story Grant for Nepali journalists for 2016. The Grant is linked to ICIMOD’s regional programmes and initiatives. The grantees will receive guidance from ICIMOD experts in writing clear, informative and accurate stories about topics related to climate and mountain development. Eligibility criteria:
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