Deadline: 12 August 2014
Journalists from Asia, Africa and Europe who do not typically have the opportunity to cover environmental issues, including climate change are invited to apply for the United Nations Foundation Climate Change Journalism Fellowship. Total 10 professional journalists will be provided a ground to speak with high-level, global experts on climate change and its effects on the environment, health and economies.
The Climate Change Journalism Virtual Fellowship is a joint program of the United Nations Foundation and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).
The selected journalists will also learn how to report on climate issues from a variety of angles, incorporating data into their stories to produce evidence-based coverage of this critical issue and its growing impact.
Is there any Prize associated with the fellowship?
Yes! At the end of the fellowship, the participants will be asked to suggest and produce stories related to climate change that engage their audience, based on what they have learned. The best three ideas will be awarded $1000 each to pursue reporting on climate change in their regions to complete the reporting projects by 1 December 2014.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists based in Europe, Asia or Africa who works full-time for a local or international news outlet (print, online, and/or broadcast).
- Applicants must submit written commitment to participate in the full program of virtual briefings on 3 September 2014 by participating in the half-day webinar (lasting about five hours).
- Applicant must agree to develop two story ideas on the topic of climate change/environment if chosen to be a participant.
- Applicants must agree to publish the stories before 31 December 2014 if chosen a winner of the story contest.
- Applicants must have proficiency in English language.
- The application must accompany a written commitment from the employer to publish at least one story after the fellowship that is related to climate change and its impact.
For more information, please visit Climate Change Journalism Fellowships.
