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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, has opened applications for its COP30 Reporting Fellowship. The program will support journalists from low- and middle-income countries to cover the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025.
Fellowship Details:
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In-Person Cohort: Journalists will travel to Belém for both the World Leaders’ Summit (Nov 6–7) and COP30 (Nov 10–21).
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Virtual Cohort: For Pacific Island journalists who will participate remotely.
Support Includes:
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Round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals, insurance, local transport, and visa reimbursements.
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Press accreditation and a stipend for additional costs.
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Access to pre-event virtual training, daily briefings, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
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Both in-person and virtual fellows will receive editorial guidance and participate in workshops, briefings, and group discussions.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Open to journalists from LMICs who have not previously attended a COP conference.
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Applicants must have recent climate reporting experience, be proficient in English, and submit two published stories from July 2024 to July 2025.
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A letter of support from an editor and a short video pitch are also required.
Key Dates:
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Application Deadline: July 15, 2025 (11:59 PM Pacific Time).
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Selection Announcement: September 2025.
The fellowship aims to strengthen climate journalism by providing critical access, mentorship, and resources to reporters who often face financial and logistical barriers to covering major global climate events. With COP30 set in the Amazon region, local and global climate reporting will be more important than ever.
Interested journalists are encouraged to apply promptly, as competition is expected to be high.