Call for Applications: Climate Change Media Partnership 2022 Reporting Fellowships to COP27

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The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is pleased to announce the 2022 CCMP Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists interested in covering the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27). The CCMP Reporting Fellowship seeks 20 journalists from low- and middle-income countries to attend and report in-person at COP27.

Fellowship logistics

  • The CCMP will cover non-refundable economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, travel insurance (including emergency medical COVID-19 coverage), and transportation costs to participate in the Fellowship.
  • Prior to the start of COP27, Fellows will receive resources and technical support to help prepare for reporting at the conference.

Eligibility  

To be eligible for the Fellowship, the applicant must:

  • Be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house and reporting from a low- or middle-income country.
  • Have a good command of the English language.
  • Have previous experience reporting on climate change issues and clearly indicate the kinds of stories you might pursue while attending the conference.
  • Be available and willing to travel to Egypt to attend COP27 in person, arriving on November 5 and departing no earlier than November 19, 2022.
  • Commit to participate in all Fellowship activities.
  • Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer, or supervisor who can confirm that your news reports will be published or broadcast in an established media outlet. Freelancers are welcome to apply, but must provide a letter of support from a media outlet for which they intend to report.
  • Applicants will be asked to submit samples of their work, which can be uploaded as documents or web links. Stories can be in any language as long as they are accompanied by a short English synopsis. Clips related to climate change are preferred.

Note: You’ll be asked to upload these supporting documents once you start the application process, so please have them handy. 

For all details on the fellowship and application process see; https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/climate-change-media-partnership-2022-reporting-fellowships-to-cop27

Deadline: 4 July 2022

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.  Please consider submitting at least one day in advance of the deadline to avoid any issues.  

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