Renowned investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor of JoyNews has been awarded the EELL Africa 2025 Environmental Heroes Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability and cultural preservation in Ghana.
The award was presented at a brief ceremony held at the British Council in Accra, where Mr.
Donkor was celebrated for his exceptional leadership, steadfast dedication, and impactful journalism on some of Ghana's most pressing environmental issues.
Organisers of the award praised his long-standing commitment to environmental advocacy, noting that his work has significantly advanced public awareness and policy discourse on illegal mining, climate change, and the destruction of critical ecosystems. "Your extensive work as a multi-award-winning investigative environmental journalist further underscores your commitment to environmental advocacy.