A call to action

Governments to Take Decisive Action For Climate Adaptation
at World Climate Conference - 3

(Geneva, Switzerland, 31 August – 4 September 2009)

Ref. No. Met/ 7/23 Date: 6th March 2009
CLIMATE OUTLOOK FOR MARCH-APRIL-MAY 2009 (“LONG RAINS” SEASON)

1. HIGHLIGHTS

• The March-April-May 2009 seasonal rainfall forecast indicates that most parts of the country are likely to be depressed, except in Western, Nyanza, parts of Rift Valley and Coast Provinces;
• Sporadic heavy and shortlived rainfall storms may, however, occur in the arid and semi arid lands (ASALS);

MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Briefing for Journalists

Adapting to Climate Change: Farmers’ Options and Obstacles, Insights from Ethiopia & South Africa

Geojournalism is a new exciting branch of media reporting would be quite interesting for all of you. Please take time to check out this website which has been developed by a Journalist colleague from Brazil based in London.
http://geojournalism.wordpress.com/
http://geojournalism.wordpress.com/

In case you have any queries or questions to ask contact Gustavo Faleiros at the following e-mail address

gustavo.faleiros@gmail.com

Please try it out and see how you can apply the geo graphics to your media.

Patrick

Journalists sought for fellowships at American newspapers
Region :Worldwide
Country :None
Topic :Fellowships and Awards
03/07/2008
Print and online journalists in developing countries are invited to apply for the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) and Daniel Pearl Fellowships 2009. Deadline for the submission of applications: August 1.

Successful candidates will report for American newspapers from March to August 2009. In the United States , fellows will learn practices, standards and values of U.S. journalism which they can adapt, share and apply in their own countries.

NECJOGHA is currently trying to raise awareness for this project. Help us spread the word!

For more information on how to participate contact Patrick Luganda and login to download the attached DOC file.
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Climate Change Initiative Through Schools

NECJOGHA is currently seeking donations for the event described below.

For more information on how to help fund this effort and raise awareness, contact Patrick Luganda.
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Africa Climate Media Workshop

Improving Media understanding of Climate Change Information for Application in the Greater Horn of Africa Sub Region

Venue:
The training workshop is proposed to be held in Arusha, Tanzania.