ECOTIC and the Union of Professional Journalists of Romania (UZPR) remind journalists, bloggers, vloggers and content creators from across the country that there is still one month until the closing of the registration period for the national contest "Journalism for a Clean Environment”, 2025 edition.
The deadline for submitting materials is November 28, 2025..
Launched on June 12, the contest aims to encourage responsible and documented journalism on topics of environmental protection, circular economy and sustainability, recognizing the essential role of the press in forming an authentic ecological culture in Romania.
Participants can submit journalistic materials – articles, reports, podcasts, TV or radio shows, photo reports and vlogs – dedicated to topics such as:
- Climate change and biodiversity
- Ecological education in the education system
- Circular economy and its impact on the economy
- Waste management and recycling (including WEEE and DBA)
- Using renewable energy and reducing the carbon footprint
Materials can be submitted via the online form available on the ECOTIC website: www.ecotic.ro/inscriere-jurnalisti
After the registration period ends, a jury consisting of representatives of ECOTIC and UZPR will evaluate the works, and winners will be announced at the 2025 Clean Environment Awards Gala.
The three best materials will be rewarded with Altex vouchers worth:
1st place – EUR 500
2nd place – 300 EUR
3rd place – 200 EUR
"Through this contest, ECOTIC aims to stimulate journalists' interest in environmental issues and the transition to a circular economy. The media has an essential role in building a sustainable society, and each article, podcast or report dedicated to environmental protection represents a concrete step in this direction.", Said Valentin Negoiță, President of ECOTIC.
"UZPR welcomes the involvement of journalists in issues that concern the common future of society. Raising environmental awareness through journalistic means is a civic and professional duty, and this contest offers a framework for affirming those professionals who put ethics and responsibility first.", added Dan Constantin, President of UZPR.
