Deadline: 12 August 2014
Open to: journalists from Europe, Asia and Africa
Fellowship: $1,000 grant
Description
The Climate Change Journalism Virtual Fellowship, a joint program of the United Nations Foundation and the International Center for Journalists, will give 10 professional journalists from Europe, Asia and Africa who do not regularly cover the environment the opportunity to speak with high-level, global experts on climate change and its effects on our environment, health and economies. The journalists will participate in virtual briefings with these experts on 3 September 2014. In addition to the high-level briefings, selected journalists will 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. These fellowship will help the journalists develop a better understanding of this complex topic and inspire follow-up reporting on the issue during and after the United Nations Climate Summit on 23 September 2014.
Eligibility
In order to apply, certain criteria should be met:
- the journalists should be based in Europe, Asia or Africa and should work full-time for a local or international news outlet (print, online, and/or broadcast);
- preference will be given to journalists who do not regularly cover climate change and the environment;
- fluency in English is required;
- written commitment from employer to publish at least one story after the fellowship that is related to climate change and its impact;
- written commitment from applicant to participate in the full program of virtual briefings on 3 September 2014
Fellowship
After the virtual briefings, the 10 journalists will be asked to submit story ideas based on the information they learned during the online event. The three journalists with the best ideas will each receive a $1,000 story grant to pursue reporting on climate change in their regions. These reporting projects must be completed by 1 December 2014.
Application
If you are interested, you can apply by using online application form. Deadline for submitting your applications is 12 August 2014.
For further information, please visit the official website.
