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Ghana Journalists for Environment, Science, Health & Agriculture GJESHA is a Non-Profit Journalism Project by the Centre for Climate Change & Food Security (CCCFS).

GJESHA creates network of journalists interested in environment, sanitation, climate change, science, technology, health, agric, & food security reporting. Founded as a Non-Profit Journalism Project by the Centre for Climate Change & Food Security (CCCFS) in July 25, 2019, GJESHA has emerged from the recognition of the vital role that journalism plays in disseminating information and creating awareness about critical issues related to these sectors.

03/07/2025

WAJESHA is coming....

29/06/2025

Our final updates have been posted to the Climate.gov website, and this will be our final post to our social media channels.

29/06/2025

Every 21 June, we to spark vital conversations about climate risks and solutions. This year, the iconic Warming Stripes reveal even more.

🔹 Tropospheric warming
🔹 Ocean warming
🔹 Stratospheric cooling

A new collaborative paper in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society expands the Warming Stripes concept beyond the surface, offering a fuller picture of climate change’s reach — from the deep ocean to the upper atmosphere.

📘 Read the study: https://bit.ly/44q8ibN
📊 Explore the latest report: https://bit.ly/44q8ibN
📍 Find your local stripes: https://bit.ly/3NCP4HJ

29/06/2025

🚨 CALL FOR VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Are you a creative graphic designer looking to use your skills for a meaningful cause?

The Centre for Climate Change and Food Security (CCCFS) is looking for a volunteer designer to support our projects focused on climate change, sustainability, and community empowerment across Africa.

🎨 What you’ll do:

Design social media graphics, flyers, and visuals for campaigns

Work remotely with a passionate, impact-driven team

Build your portfolio while supporting environmental change

🌱 This is your chance to make a difference with your design skills.

📩 Interested? Email us at [email protected] or DM us to get started!
Let’s design for impact. 💚

29/06/2025

New Publication Alert 📢 Guidelines on the Verification of Hydrological Forecasts

💧 Hydrological forecasts are vital for water management, disaster preparedness, and risk reduction. Whilst the guidelines are technical in nature, they translate into real benefits for communities and socio-economic well-being.

This exemplifies WMO's 75-year history of standard-setting, international collaboration, and .

🔑 The guidelines provide practical tools and case studies to:

🔹 Assess forecast accuracy
🔹 Support better decision-making
🔹 Strengthen

Read More 📘 https://bit.ly/436NgwW

https://www.mekongeye.com/2024/12/06/cattle-hustle
29/06/2025

https://www.mekongeye.com/2024/12/06/cattle-hustle

Live cattle are part of the bustling border trade in the Mekong region, relying on smuggling channels to deliver meat to consumers' plates. But this comes at the cost of public health and threatens the entire meat supply chain

Are you a young journalist passionate about the environment and eager to report on biodiversity issues in Africa?GJESHA,...
12/06/2025

Are you a young journalist passionate about the environment and eager to report on biodiversity issues in Africa?

GJESHA, a non-profit journalism initiative by the Centre for Climate Change and Food Security (CCCFS) in Ghana, in collaboration with The North Journals, a fast-growing online media platform in Nigeria, is offering an in-depth online biodiversity training for young and aspiring journalists in Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria .

This unique programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to report on biodiversity, conservation, and environmental issues with accuracy, depth, and impact. Selected participants will benefit from expert-led sessions, practical story development support, and mentorship.

If you are passionate about storytelling and committed to protecting nature through journalism, we invite you to apply!

Are you a young journalist passionate about the environment and eager to report on biodiversity issues in Africa? GJESHA, a non-profit journalism initiative by the Centre for Climate Change and Food Security (CCCFS) in Ghana, in collaboration with The North Journals, a fast-growing online media plat...

08/06/2025

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07/06/2025

What GJESHA does;

1. Public Awareness & Education
Report on climate change, environmental issues, science, health, and agriculture using simple, accurate, and engaging language.
Translate complex research into understandable stories for the public.
Highlight the relevance of scientific and environmental issues to everyday life.

2. Advocacy & Accountability
Use journalism to hold policymakers and institutions accountable for environmental degradation, poor health systems, weak agricultural policies, and scientific neglect.

Promote transparency and good governance in the sectors.
Advocate for the rights of vulnerable groups affected by environmental or health challenges.

3. Science Communication
Bridge the gap between researchers, scientists, and the public.
Promote local innovations and scientific breakthroughs.

Engage experts for accurate reporting and promote evidence-based storytelling.

4. Agricultural Reporting
Report on food security, climate-smart agriculture, technology in farming, and farmers’ experiences.
Spotlight policies, challenges, and innovations in the agriculture value chain. Give voice to rural and smallholder farmers.

5. Health Journalism
Inform the public on public health trends, disease outbreaks, and health policies.

Track funding, resources, and gaps in Ghana’s health systems.
Highlight health inequalities and amplify solutions.

6. Environmental Journalism
Cover issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and natural resource management.
Report on Ghana’s commitments to international agreements like the Paris Agreement, SDGs, etc.
Spotlight community-driven conservation efforts.

© GJESHA - Empowering Eco-Journalism

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