COP31 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship for Journalists

• Eligibility: climate journalists from low- and middle-income countries
• Target region: COP31 CCMP List of Eligible Countries
• Application language: English

The Climate Change Media Partnership brings journalists from low- and middle-income countries to attend and report on the UN climate negotiations (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9–20 November 2026, with training, mentorship and on-the-ground editorial support.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house and reporting from an eligible country on the published list (low- and middle-income countries).
• The applicant must not have attended a UNFCCC climate COP before in person, either self-funded or as part of a fellowship.
• Applicants must be available and willing to travel to Antalya, Türkiye, to attend the full two weeks of COP31 in person.
• Applicants must have a good command of the English language.
• Applicants must have previous experience reporting on climate change issues and clearly indicate the kinds of stories they might pursue during the conference.
• Freelancers are welcome to apply but must provide a signed letter of support from a media outlet for which they intend to report, committing to publish the stories produced.

Requirements

• An up-to-date CV.
• A video of no more than two minutes explaining the planned COP31 reporting.
• A letter of support from an editor/producer/supervisor confirming publication or broadcast.
• A minimum of three recent climate-related journalistic work samples published between 15 May 2025 and 15 June 2026.

How to Apply

Create or log in to an EJN account and apply via the “Apply now” button on the opportunity page before 17 June 2026; applying at least a day early is advised. Apply here.

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