- Duration: The fellowship runs until the conference period in August 2026 (August 17–28, 2026)
- Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (with preparatory activities before the event)
- Funding: Funded (includes support for media coverage; full details not specified)
- Application Fees: No application fees
- Application Process: Apply through the official UNCCD website
- Training: Preparatory sessions before the conference (May–June 2026)
- Main Activity: Covering COP17 and producing media reports
Publish Date
3/29/2026
Application Deadline
4/15/2026
Opportunity Type
Fellowships
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros
Description
This fellowship is offered by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in collaboration with the International Drought Resilience Alliance. It aims to support journalists from around the world in covering the COP17 conference. The program focuses on land and drought issues and their impact on food security, water resources, and economic stability. A limited number of journalists will be selected to participate in covering this international event in Mongolia, with prior training provided and an opportunity to produce impactful media reports on environmental and sustainability issues.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be journalists or work in the media field
- Demonstrated interest in environmental, land, or drought-related issues
- Ability to produce analytical and media content
- Commitment to attend training sessions and participate in conference coverage
Opportunity Benefits
- Opportunity to attend a major international conference (COP17)
- Support for producing professional media reports
- Pre-event training
- Networking opportunities with international experts and journalists
- Professional development in environmental journalism
- Potential for international publication of work