The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) of Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), in collaboration with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is now accepting applications for the 2024 Reporting Fellowships to COP29.
About Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowships
This Fellowship program is for journalists who want to cover the 29th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP29). The Azerbaijan is the hosting body behind the 29th conference, which will occur in the city of Baku from November 11-22, 2024. For 2024, the CCMP Reporting Fellowship will bring up to 20 journalists from low—and middle-income countries to report in person at COP29.
CCMP Reporting Fellowship Background
Since its inception in 2007, the CCMP has invited over 500 journalists from low- and middle-income countries to participate and report on the annual United Nations climate conference.
CCMP Reporting Fellowship has enabled journalists from worldwide to cover the climate negotiations for their home audiences while benefiting from working alongside knowledgeable media trainers. They are also gaining a multifaceted understanding of the actions countries take to address climate change’s global impact.
Benefits of Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowships
Fellows will benefit from the CCMP Reporting Fellowship as follows:
- CCMP Fellows will attend the UN climate negotiations in Baku from November 9 to November 24, 2024.
- Covered expenses include economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance, and ground transportation.
- Organizers will assist with press accreditation and logistical support.
- Visa costs will be reimbursed, but obtaining visas is the responsibility of the Fellow.
- Before COP29, Fellows will receive informational resources and technical support, including a pre-COP virtual workshop.
- On-site activities include an orientation session, daily briefings, networking events, and interviews with officials guided by experienced climate journalists and EJN trainers.
Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowships Requirments
The following are some requirements for the CCMP Reporting Fellowship 2024:
- Applicants must be professional journalists representing established media outlets, reporting from eligible countries.
- Commit to attending COP29 in Baku in person from November 9 to November 24, 2024.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English.
- They have prior experience reporting climate change and outlined potential story ideas for the conference.
- Agree to participate in all Fellowship activities.
- Submit an up-to-date resume/CV.
- Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer, or supervisor confirming publication or broadcast plans.
- Submit recent journalistic work samples on climate change topics, accompanied by English synopses. Clips must focus on climate change and be from the last 12 months.
Note: Supporting documents will be required during the application process.
Additional Details:
- Only English-language applications will be considered.
- Applications are welcome from journalists of all mediums and affiliations.
- Previous recipients of EJN-supported COP attendance are ineligible.
- A virtual reporting fellowship for COP29 coverage will be launched post-fellowship selection.
- The CCMP reserves the right to disqualify applicants engaged in unethical professional conduct, such as plagiarism or misrepresentation of content.
Judging Criteria
The selection committee will consider the following criteria before selecting the fellows:
- Demonstrated expertise in climate change, climate policy, and environmental topics.
- Comprehensive reporting strategy for COP, including story concepts, estimated output, and plans for ongoing development.
- Partnership with a reputable media outlet, supported by an editor’s letter committing to publish or broadcast COP coverage.
Additionally, diversity in media representation across various outlets, formats, and geographical regions is considered when selecting fellows.
Application Date and Process
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