Climate Change Media Partnership reporting fellowships

DEADLINE: JULY 4, 2022 —Journalists interested in covering the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) can apply for the 2023 Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowship Programme.

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) is led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.

The conference is scheduled to take place in the city of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt from 7-18 November 2022.

The 2022 CCMP Reporting Fellowship aims to bring up to 22 journalists from low- and middle-income countries to report in-person at COP27.

CCMP organisers 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.

Professional journalists from an established media house and reporting from a low- or middle-income country, with a good command of the English language as well as previous experience reporting on climate change issues are eligible to apply.

The deadline for applications is July 4, 2022.

APPLY HERE

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