OSCE, Aarhus Centres in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan launch Environmental Reporting Award
BISHKEK, 7 May 2015 – The OSCE Centre in Bishkek and Aarhus centres in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan launched today the Environmental Reporting Award for broadcast, print, and online media with the topic: "Raising awareness about the good practices of disaster risk management in the border areas of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.”
“Media plays an important role in building public awareness on environmental matters,” said the Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, Ambassador Sergey Kapinos. “We believe the reporting award will enhance better understanding of environmental issues arising in our countries and will contribute to social and political stability through solutions to environmental problems.”
All entries must be received by 1 September 2015. The jury will consist of prominent representatives of international organizations, state institutions and the expert community active in the environmental field. The application form can be downloaded here. More information can be found here.