This fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for journalists from low- and middle-income countries to gain firsthand experience covering the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29). Fellows will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, and report on the critical negotiations and developments shaping the global response to climate change.
Sponsor
The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) of Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), in collaboration with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.
Eligible nationalities
Journalists from low- and middle-income countries as defined by the World Bank (list available on their website).
Host country
Azerbaijan (Baku)
Duration
Sixteen days, from November 9 to November 24, 2024. This covers the entire duration of COP29.
Fields
Environmental journalism, climate change reporting
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 fellowship have closed (typically opens in spring).
Program Details
- Fellows receive travel, accommodation, meals, health insurance, and local transportation costs covered by the CCMP.
- The program facilitates press accreditation for COP29.
- Fellows participate in workshops and briefings to gain a deeper understanding of the climate negotiations.
- Networking opportunities with experienced journalists and climate experts.
- Platform to develop and publish impactful stories about COP29 for established media outlets.
Eligibility
- Be a professional journalist working for a recognized media outlet in a low- or middle-income country.
- Commitment to attend COP29 in Baku for the entire fellowship duration (November 9-24, 2024).
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Proven experience reporting on climate change issues.
- A clear plan for the stories you intend to pursue during COP29.
- Ability to participate fully in all fellowship activities.
- Submit an updated resume/CV and a letter of support from your editor confirming the publication of your COP29 reports.
Climate Change Reporting Fellowship: Attend COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Calling journalists from developing countries!
The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) offers a fellowship program for journalists to attend and report on the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan (November 11-22, 2024).
What You Get:
- Travel to and from Baku, with accommodation and meals covered.
- Visa cost reimbursement.
- Pre-COP virtual workshop and on-site training sessions.
- Networking opportunities with climate experts and journalists.
- Support for reporting throughout COP29.
Who Can Apply:
- Professional journalists from eligible countries (see website for list).
- Available to attend COP29 for the entire duration (Nov 9-24).
- Fluent in English.
- Experience reporting on climate change.
- Commitment to participate in all fellowship activities.
- Media outlet support letter confirming story publication.
- Recent climate change work samples.
Application Deadline:
June 6, 2024 (11:59 PM PST)