EP-JSLP Celebrates 24^th MISA Zambia Platinum and Golden Media Award Winners Championing Climate Action and Sustainability

The Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Programme (EP-JSLP), under the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting environmental sustainability through responsible and impactful journalism by supporting four categories at the MISA Zambia Media Awards.

Speaking during the 24^th MISA Zambia Platinum and Golden Media Award on behalf of EP-JSLP Project Coordinator Noel Muchimba, Communication Officer Creavat Chituta highlighted the critical role of the media in raising public awareness of climate change, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, forest conservation, climate resilience and alternative cooking solutions.

Mr.Chituta noted that quality environmental reporting helps communities make informed decisions, promotes accountability and inspires practical action towards sustainable development.

He also expressed the Government’s appreciation to the World Bank for its continued financial and technical support to the US$43.9 million EP-JSLP programme.

 EP-JSLP-SUPPORTED MISA AWARD WINNERS of the 24^th MISA Zambia Platinum and Golden Media Award

Congratulations to the following journalists for their outstanding contributions:

1.  Mayengo Nyirenda-Zambia Daily Mail, Eastern Province: Best Climate Change Reporting Champion.
2. Nalishebo Nyambe-ZNBC, Lusaka Province: Best Reporting in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management.
3. Mable Geshom Phiri-Breeze FM, Eastern Province: Best Reporting in Climate Resilience and Alternative Community Livelihoods.
4.  Christopher Bazilio Banda-Prime TV, Eastern Province: Best Reporting in Fuel-Efficient and Alternative Cooking Solutions.

EP-JSLP also congratulates Mable Geshom Phiri of Breeze FM for securing a second award, alongside Abigail Kasweka of ZANIS, Eastern Province, and Julius Phiri of Times of Zambia, Eastern Province, for their recognition in other categories supported by various institutions.

The awards ceremony was graced by Her Excellency Ms. Corry van Gaal, Canadian High Commissioner to Zambia.

EP-JSLP commends MISA Zambia for promoting excellence in journalism and strengthening collaboration between the media and development stakeholders.

The programme remains committed to working with journalists to amplify community voices, promote climate action, protect natural resources and improve livelihoods.

Congratulations to all the winners! Your stories are shaping a more informed, resilient and sustainable future.

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