Internews is an international media development organization that was established in 1982. Its mission is to empower local media worldwide to provide people with the news and information that they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard. Internews activities include training, production, media infrastructure, and media law and policy. Internews has worked in over 70 countries and currently works in 35 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

In 2004, Internews developed the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) to empower enable journalists from developing countries cover the environment more effectively. EJN establishes networks of environmental journalists in countries where they don't exist, and builds their capacity where they do, through training workshops, support for production and distribution, and dispersing small grants.

"All around the world we are seeing some outstanding stories on climate change, in a multitude of media and linked to a wide range of related issues. The Earth Journalism Awards will finally provide some recognition for this work, along with a higher profile for the journalists who often have to overcome extremely adverse conditions to report them."

-- James Fahn, Global Director of Internews' Earth Journalism Network