UNDP in the Kyrgyz Republic, as part of the Political Action for Climate Security in Central Asia project, funded by the UK Government and implemented by the UNDP in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan,  is announcing a contest among media and civic activists:  "How climate change affects Kyrgyzstan"

The aim of the contest:

·       Improving understanding of climate change in Kyrgyzstan among the general public and decision-makers.

·       increasing the number and effectiveness of journalistic work on climate change issues, including the 26th  Climate Change Conference.

Main nominations:

The contest is held on the following nominations:

- the best material in online media,

- the best video material,

- the best radio material/podcast.

Terms of participation:

Media representatives and freelance journalists, the national and local publications, TV and radio companies, news agencies, as well asinterns of t-resources and platforms can participate in the  contest.

To participate in the contest, you must submit

1. Application;

2. published content.

***Content should be provided electronically with links to publications in the application form.

***All content must have confirmation of the publication (a copy of the newspaper/magazine, a screenshot of the Internet resource, an air help indicating the date and time of the release of the material in the TV/radio - and a link to the resource).

***Audio/video content must be uploaded to file exchanges, from where they can be listened to or downloaded, and the links to them are clearly stated in the application.

The content should be based on one or more key messages about climate change  (see link).

Requirements for submitted works for the competition

·       Text materials should be from 700 words and above.

·       Video/audio-reportage (xronometer should not be me5  (five)minutes).

Onthe price ofmaterials:  

Compliance with climate change issue;

-          The topic of publication/report/podcast/photo-essays deals with climate change issues, they are described in detail, there is a connection with the local context, and all the necessary details are present (definition - what is climate change and other related concepts and related concepts, descriptions of the processes related to climate change, their properties/characteristics, projections/dynamics, international/country/regional specifics).

Using data

- The data corresponds to the chosen theme and displays the correct picture. In the data really has a history, the findings in the data deserve the attention of the reader.

Visualization

- Use data visualization if appropriate. The right type of graphics or visualizations have been selected.

The ease of perception

All clerical/scientific/technical/professional terms are explained in simple words and clear examples.

Balance of viewpoints

- Publication/report/podcast displays the viewpoint of all possible stakeholders who are given uniform airtime, location, conditions, attitude, etc.

Using sources of information

- The material is based on the views of a wide range of carefully selected sources, which represent both the official positions of the parties involved in the history/situation/conflict related to climate change and its consequences - both in different sectors of the economy, government, and the lives of ordinary people, and the views of ordinary citizens. The characteristics of the sources are clearly defined and it is clear why they were involved and used to obtain information. It is clear why the names of any anonymous sources are not used in the material. The journalist found atypical sources that give interesting and relevant information.

Usefulness and effectiveness of climate change reporting/materials

- The report/material is based on the opinions of various people (authorities and experts, authoritative leaders, ordinary people/their experiences) who have put forward a number of proposals on how to promote climate change prevention ideas in communities. It formulates concrete proposals that will enable ordinary people to respond effectively to and address the problems associated with the topic.

Lack of alarmism

- The material encourages people to consider constructive ways of managing and resolving situations/conflicts by incorporating the views of people/experts/decision makers who can offer alternatives. The material also provides the audience with information on collaborative approaches to climate change-related situations/conflicts.

Using key messages in materials

Be sure to use key messages in your materials.

The project is ready to consider journalistic works, which are covered and presented in the relationship not one, but several of the stated topics. The project reserves the right to decide on the nomination of a special nomination for such works.

The working languages of the competition are Kyrgyz and Russian.

If the competition participates in the material prepared in co-authorship, other authors should be notified about it before the application, and the organizers of the competition are not liable in the event of a copyright dispute.

The works submitted to the competition are not reviewed or returned.

The organizers of the competition reserve the right to use video/audio/photo materials submitted for the competition in order to promote the ideas and thematic directions of the competition.

Copyright for all materials, regardless of the outcome of the competition, will be owned by the British Embassy and UNDP Kyrgyzstan and can be used by them as necessary.

Contact information:

Ainagul Abdrakhmanova,  Head of Communications Unit, UNDP in the Kyrgyz Republic
ainagul.abdrakhmanova@undp.org