AMARC calls for proposal for international radio series on climate change

The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) is calling for proposals from community radio journalists and producers for an international radio series on climate change.

The call-out comes ahead of  the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework convention on Climate Change (COP21), being held in December 2015 in Paris. There, the countries will negotiate a new universal climate agreement.

AMARC wishes to highlight how the poorest and most marginalised populations in various regions of the world are touched by climate change, global warming and pollution. This international radio series will focus the political, economic and societal aspects of climate change and will also address disaster prevention and management.

From mid-October to December, the selected productions will be featured on the AMARC website and promoted amongst partner's channels, networks and on social media in order to improve public education, encourage knowledge sharing and dissemination of scientific information on climate and engage discussion among communities.     

AMARC is looking for:

• Documentary, reportage, interview, roundtable, storytelling (the format is flexible).
• Audio productions at least 10 minutes long and ready for on-air broadcast.
• Productions in local languages are welcomed (a script is necessary).

Community radio journalists and producers are encouraged to submit a proposal via email before 9 October 2015. Proposals should include your name, radio station, country and details of the subject you wish to discuss in your production.  

All selected producers will receive a financial compensation for their work.