Authors :
Samuel Ajala; Oladayo Johnson Ibitoye
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 11 - November
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/6xwpjek8
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/47zp4ape
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10184466
Abstract :
The paucity of climate journalism in Africa is a
lamentable reality. The media bridges the gap between the
government and the citizens; it is the powerhouse of
developed countries and serves as a watchdog for political
leaders. Over the years, the media in Africa has done little
to educate the masses on climate change, which is
currently a global challenge.
In this essay, We examine the current state of climate
change in Africa, focusing on West Africa taking Nigeria
and Ghana as case studies. Furthermore, this essay will
hone in on the current state and recent development of
climate journalism and will propose some working
hypotheses on how to augment the practice in developing
countries, particularly Nigeria and Ghana (West Africa)
The paucity of climate journalism in Africa is a
lamentable reality. The media bridges the gap between the
government and the citizens; it is the powerhouse of
developed countries and serves as a watchdog for political
leaders. Over the years, the media in Africa has done little
to educate the masses on climate change, which is
currently a global challenge.
In this essay, We examine the current state of climate
change in Africa, focusing on West Africa taking Nigeria
and Ghana as case studies. Furthermore, this essay will
hone in on the current state and recent development of
climate journalism and will propose some working
hypotheses on how to augment the practice in developing
countries, particularly Nigeria and Ghana (West Africa)
