Multimedia journalist and Climate Reality Leader, Kofi Adu Domfeh, has been honoured with the Excellence in Climate Journalism and Advocacy Award.

He was among several distinguished Ghanaians recognised at the 3rd Edition of the Ghana Development Awards 2026, held in Accra and organised by The Business Executive Group.

The citation accompanying the award commended Domfeh “for exceptional leadership, innovation, partnership and enduring commitment to advancing Ghana’s development, inspiring resilience, supporting socio-economic recovery, and sustaining national progress.”

Domfeh has dedicated more than 15 years to reporting on environmental sustainability and climate change. A two-time winner of the Africa Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards (ACCER), his journalism across the continent has amplified the realities of climate change while influencing policy discussions on resilience-building through adaptation and mitigation strategies. His work has also highlighted emerging opportunities in climate solutions.

Through collaborations with organisations such as the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), the Africa Group of Negotiators on Climate Change, and the African Union’s TerrAfrica initiative, Domfeh has contributed to strengthening Africa’s climate narrative, advocating for greater recognition of the continent’s vulnerabilities and the need for developed nations to honour commitments on climate finance.

Currently, he serves as Head of the Science and Environment Desk at JoyNews, where he has been instrumental in launching and driving specialised programmes including the Climate Focus and Climate Evidence series.

As a News Editor with the Multimedia Group on Luv FM and Nhyira FM, he leads teams in producing impactful environmental stories, particularly investigations into the devastation caused by illegal mining, widely 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, where he contributes to strengthening climate journalism across the continent.

Beyond journalism, Domfeh is the founder of the Climate Livelihoods and Agriculture Platform (CLAPgh), an initiative focused on youth empowerment, environmental awareness, tree planting, and community engagement for sustainable development.

Reacting to the honour, Domfeh described the recognition 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.”

Kofi Adu Domfeh also serves as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).