- Organized by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.
- Conference location: Antalya, Türkiye.
- Conference dates: November 9–20, 2026.
- Full access to COP31 conference activities.
- A virtual pre-conference orientation workshop.
- An in-person briefing session at the start of the conference.
- Daily briefings with climate experts and experienced journalists.
- Opportunities to conduct interviews with international policymakers and experts.
- Networking and professional relationship-building activities.
- Editorial support and professional mentorship throughout the reporting period.
- Access to a dedicated communication and resource-sharing network among fellows.
Publish Date
6/12/2026
Application Deadline
6/17/2026
Opportunity Type
Fellowships
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros
Description
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN), in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is offering the COP31 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship to support journalists and media content creators from low- and middle-income countries in covering one of the world’s most important climate events—the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).
The fellowship provides participants with a unique opportunity to attend the conference in Antalya, Türkiye, and produce in-depth reporting on climate negotiations, environmental policies, and climate solutions. Fellows will benefit from professional mentorship, training, networking opportunities, and direct engagement with leading experts and policymakers. For the first time, the fellowship is also open to independent media content creators who publish journalism through digital and social media platforms.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be professional journalists working with a recognized media outlet or independent media content creators.
- Applicants must be citizens of a low- or middle-income country.
- Applicants must not have previously attended a UNFCCC COP conference in person.
- Ability to travel to Türkiye and participate throughout the conference period.
- Strong proficiency in English.
- Previous experience reporting on climate change, environmental issues, or related topics.
- Commitment to participating in all fellowship activities.
- Submission of an updated CV or résumé.
- Submission of a video (maximum two minutes) outlining the proposed reporting plan.
- A letter of support from an editor or media organization that will publish or broadcast the fellowship-related reporting.
- Three recent climate-related journalism samples published within the timeframe specified in the official call.
Opportunity Benefits
- Round-trip economy-class international airfare.
- Accommodation for the duration of the conference.
- Meals during the fellowship period.
- Travel medical insurance.
- Coverage of local transportation costs related to fellowship activities.
- Training and mentorship from leading international climate journalists and experts.
- Opportunities to conduct exclusive interviews with global policymakers and specialists.
- Access to an international network of journalists and media professionals.
- Hands-on experience covering global climate negotiations and policy discussions.
- Editorial and professional support for producing high-quality climate journalism and reporting.