Multimedia journalist and Climate Reality Leader, Kofi Adu Domfeh, has been honoured with the Excellence in Climate Journalism and Advocacy Award at the 3rd edition of the Ghana Development Awards 2026 held in Accra.
The event, organised by The Business Executive Group, recognised several distinguished Ghanaians for their contributions to national development across various sectors.
The citation accompanying Domfeh’s award commended him for his “exceptional leadership, innovation, partnership and enduring commitment to advancing Ghana’s development, inspiring resilience, supporting socio-economic recovery, and sustaining national progress.”
Domfeh, who has spent more than 15 years reporting on environmental sustainability and climate change, is a two-time winner of the Africa Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards (ACCER). His work across Africa has highlighted the impacts of climate change while contributing to policy discussions on climate resilience through adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Through collaborations with organisations including the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), the Africa Group of Negotiators on Climate Change and the TerrAfrica initiative of the African Union, Domfeh has contributed to strengthening Africa’s climate narrative, advocating for greater recognition of the continent’s climate vulnerabilities and the need for developed countries to fulfil commitments on climate finance.
Currently, he serves as Head of the Science and Environment Desk at JoyNews, where he has been instrumental in the development of specialised programmes such as Climate Focus and Climate Evidence. As a News Editor with the Multimedia Group Limited on Luv FM and Nhyira FM, he leads teams producing environmental reports, including investigations into the effects of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on forests, water bodies, land and biodiversity.
Domfeh also serves as Ghana Bureau Chief for Africa Climate Reports, a Pan-African online magazine dedicated to environmental sustainability and climate reporting.
He is a founding member of the Pan-African Media Alliance on Climate Change (PAMACC) and an active participant in the Africa Editors Climate Forum, platforms aimed at strengthening climate journalism across the continent.
Beyond journalism, Domfeh is the founder of the Climate Livelihoods and Agriculture Platform (CLAPgh), an initiative that promotes youth empowerment, environmental awareness, tree planting and community engagement for sustainable development.
Reacting to the recognition, Domfeh described the award as both humbling and motivating.
“The nomination for this award came as a surprise, but it is inspiring to know that people recognise the impact of the work we do, even from a small corner,” he said.
“I am currently at a stage where my focus is on empowering others, particularly young journalists, to excel. This recognition will only encourage me to stay on course because the reality of climate change surrounds us and the impact is real. Everyone must take responsibility and contribute to climate action.”
Domfeh also serves as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
Source: www.kumasimail.com
