UESD, GJA Sign MoU to Promote Environmental Literacy

This collaboration between the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) and the Eastern Regional Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) marks a significant step towards strengthening environmental reporting in Ghana. The three-year agreement, subject to renewal, is designed to equip journalists with the essential knowledge and skills in environmental literacy, sustainability communication, and professional journalism practices.

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The partnership agreement, which covers a period of three years will be subject for renewal, is expected to train journalists in environmental literacy, sustainability communication and professional communication journalism among GJA practitioners in the region.

By focusing on capacity building, the partnership seeks to enhance journalists' understanding and reporting on critical issues such as climate change and sustainable development. This initiative is crucial for disseminating accurate, science-based information and promoting solutions-oriented environmental journalism across Ghana. The UESD's commitment to supporting GJA members with scholarships for degree programs further underscores the university's dedication to fostering a well-informed and engaged media landscape.

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The collaboration also includes enhancing of knowledge and reporting, capacity building of journalists in environmental sustainability, climate change, development communications, strengthening of UESD's public engagements and dissemination of research findings through the media.

Professor Eric Nyarko Sampson, Vice-Chancellor of UESD, rightly emphasized the importance of this union, highlighting its potential to yield positive results and ensure the longevity of the partnership. He praised the GJA's role in shaping Ghana's democracy and the rule of law through their reporting. This collaboration is not just about training; it's about building a long-term relationship that supports education, advocacy, and the dissemination of vital research findings, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future for Ghana.

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Representing the UESD were the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Nyarko Sampson, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, the Registrar, Mary Abena Agyapong and other management members.