COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship 2025

Deadline: Apply by July 15, 2025 – midnight Pacific Time.
Open to: Journalists from low/middle-income countries covering climate change.
Benefits: Fully funded COP30 coverage + mentorship and global networking.

Description

The COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowship, organized by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, empowers journalists to cover the 2025 UN Climate Summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Now in its 18th year, this program equips reporters with training, resources, and access to high-level negotiations, enabling them to produce impactful stories on climate policy for their home audiences. Selected fellows will join a cohort of global journalists, with options for in-person attendance (despite potential shared housing logistics) or virtual participation for Pacific Island reporters.

Eligibility

This opportunity targets professional journalists from low- and middle-income countries (full list here) who meet these criteria:

  • No prior COP attendance (self-funded or fellowship-supported).
  • Climate reporting experience: Must submit two recent work samples (July 2024–July 2025) focused on climate issues.
  • Media affiliation: A signed letter from an editor committing to publish COP30 stories (freelancers eligible with outlet support).
  • Language proficiency: Fluent in English (applications and fellowship activities are English-only).
  • Virtual fellows: Pacific Island journalists reporting for local audiences (even if based in Australia/NZ).

Benefits

In-Person Fellows:

  • Travel & Logistics: Economy flights, shared accommodation, meals, insurance, and visa cost reimbursement.
  • Reporting Support: Pre-COP virtual training, daily expert briefings, and mentorship from senior climate journalists.
  • Stipend: For incidental expenses.
  • Exclusive Access: Interviews with policymakers and networking with global media peers.

Virtual Fellows (Pacific Islands):

  • Communications stipend: For stable internet access.
  • Remote Resources: Livestreams, curated COP30 materials, and Zoom-based mentorship.

All Fellows:

  • Story Amplification: EJN republishes work with credit, expanding reach.
  • Skill Building: Workshops on climate policy, data journalism, and ethical reporting.

How to Apply

  1. Prepare Documents:
    1. Resume, two climate-focused work samples (with English summaries), and a 2-minute video pitch.
    1. Editor’s letter confirming publication commitment.
  2. Submit Online: Apply via the EJN Portal by July 15, 2025.
  3. Await Decision: Notifications by early September 2025.

Pro Tip: Prioritize specific story angles (e.g., Amazon deforestation, climate justice) in your application.

Contact Information

Email info.ejn@internews.org for queries. Explore the eligible countries list and follow updates on EJN’s website.

Keywords: Climate journalism fellowship, COP30 reporting, media grant, global south journalists, environmental storytelling.
Where is it held? Hybrid (Belém, Brazil + virtual for Pacific Islanders).
Type of Opportunity: Fully funded reporting fellowship for UN climate summit coverage.
Meta Description: Report on COP30 with full funding! This fellowship equips journalists to cover climate negotiations in Brazil. Apply by July 15!