Cameroonian journalist, Blaise Eyong, wins coveted COP28 climate reporting fellowship

Cameroon, October 30, 2023: Celebrated Cameroonian journalist Blaise Eyong, has been selected as one of the esteemed group of 21 journalists worldwide to receive the prestigious COP28 Climate Tracking Reporting Fellowship.

In an announcement made through his social media channels, Eyong expressed his elation at this remarkable achievement.

The COP28 Climate Tracking Reporting Fellowship is a highly competitive award.

It is given to journalists who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to climate reporting.

Eyong’s inclusion in this selected group underlines his commitment to covering environmental issues in his home country and beyond.

He expressed his excitement about the fellowship, stating, “I am delighted to be one of the 21 journalists around the world to win the COP28 Climate Tracking Reporting Fellowship. I look forward to meeting my peers from around the world in Dubai.”

This recognition testifies to Eyong’s significant contributions to the field of journalism. It acknowledges his tireless efforts to shedding light on climate-related challenges in Cameroon and across the globe.

The fellowship provides an invaluable opportunity for Eyong to continue his impactful reporting. It will also enable him to collaborate with other esteemed journalists worldwide in addressing the pressing issue of climate change.

The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) will convene from 30 November to 12 December 2023.

This distinguished honour bosters Blaise Eyong’s dedication to raising awareness about climate change and its impact on Cameroon and the international community.

He will be joining his fellow journalists at COP28 in Dubai.

Blaise Eyong is a Cameroonian multimedia journalist with a wide experience with several international media.

Presently, he is a contributing producer for CNN, a reporter for DW, and a video journalist for Reuters.

He occasionally reports for the BBC as well.

Mimi Mefo Info