The COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowship 2025 presents a unique and transformative opportunity for environmental journalists from low- and middle-income countries to report directly from the frontlines of global climate policy negotiations. This prestigious program, led by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN), will take place during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for November 2025 in Belém, Brazil.
The fellowship is designed to enhance climate journalism by providing selected journalists with access to one of the most critical global discussions on climate action. Through the fellowship , fellows will gain firsthand insights into high-level international climate negotiations, engage with influential policymakers, and report stories that reflect the voices and perspectives of their communities. Fellows will also receive logistical and editorial support from the EJN team, ensuring impactful and accurate coverage.
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Belém, the host city for COP30, sits in the heart of the Amazon region — making it a vital location for climate conversations concerning deforestation, indigenous rights, biodiversity conservation, and global warming mitigation. The fellowship therefore offers not just access to the summit, but also a powerful platform for covering climate justice and equity from a region deeply affected by environmental challenges.
Selected journalists will receive full funding to travel to and cover the conference. In addition to the logistical and editorial assistance, fellows will also participate in group briefings, roundtable discussions, interviews with negotiators and experts, and peer learning sessions. These experiences are intended to sharpen their reporting skills and expand their knowledge of international climate governance.
The CCMP has supported hundreds of journalists from developing nations in covering climate change over the past decade. This edition, aligned with COP30, reaffirms its commitment to inclusive environmental reporting, capacity-building, and amplifying underrepresented voices in the global climate discourse.
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Requirements/Eligibility
To be considered for the COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship 2025, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Nationality and Residence: Applicants must be from and currently residing in a low- or middle-income country, as defined by the World Bank.
- Professional Experience: Must be a working journalist or media professional (staff or freelance) with a proven history of reporting on climate change and environmental issues.
- Language Proficiency: Must possess excellent command of spoken and written English, as all communications, workshops, and events during COP30 will be conducted in English. Journalists publishing in other languages must demonstrate how they will translate and disseminate their work to a local audience.
- Publication Commitment: Applicants must commit to producing at least three in-depth stories related to COP30 — either during the conference or shortly after — and show evidence that their stories will be published or aired in a credible news outlet with a significant audience.
- Editorial Support: Fellows must agree to work closely with Earth Journalism Network’s editorial team, including attending group sessions, providing drafts, and incorporating feedback.
- Application Materials: Applicants must submit the following:
- A current resume or CV (no more than 2 pages)
- Two published writing samples on climate change or environmental topics
- A statement of motivation (300–500 words) outlining why they want to attend COP30, story angles they intend to pursue, and how the experience will benefit their career and community
- A letter of support from an editor or media outlet confirming a commitment to publish their work
- Internet Access: While the fellowship involves in-person participation, applicants should also be able to use digital platforms for communication and document sharing prior to and during the fellowship.
- Availability for Travel: Must be available to travel to Belém, Brazil, and attend all fellowship activities from the first week of November 2025 through the close of COP30.
- Health & Documentation: Must possess a valid passport, meet all Brazilian visa and health requirements, and comply with any COVID-19 travel guidelines in effect at the time.
- Diversity: Women, Indigenous journalists, and reporters from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duration/Stipend
The fellowship will run for approximately two weeks, covering the full duration of COP30 in November 2025. The exact dates will be communicated to selected fellows.
Fellows will receive:
- Round-trip airfare to Belém, Brazil
- Accommodation for the duration of the fellowship
- Daily per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses
- Local transportation allowance
- Accreditation to COP30
- Editorial mentorship and support
Deadline
July 17, 2025.
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