Are you a professional journalist representing an established media house, or an independent creator journalist not affiliated with a media house who creates content on digital platforms? We are pleased to announce the call for applications for the Climate Change Media Partnership’s flagship “COP31 Reporting Fellowship Programme 2026”. The Climate Change Media Partnership, led and organized by Earth Journalism Network and Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is pleased to announce the call for applications for its flagship “COP31 Reporting Fellowship Programme 2026“. This fully funded fellowship program is exclusively designed for professional and independent journalists from lower- or middle-income countries to cover the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, scheduled to take place in Turkiye, Antalya, from November 9-20, 2026.
Since its inception in 2007, the fellowship has supported around 550 journalists from eligible countries to cover the Annual UN Climate talks. This year, for the first time, the host organization has included independent creator-journalists in this fellowship program. The CCMP fellows will receive comprehensive support for coverage, including airfare, accommodation, a stipend, editorial support, and more, which we will discuss later in this post. The application window for the COP31 CCMP reporting fellowship is currently open. The last date to apply is June 17th, 2026. The fellowship does not charge any application fee. Learn more about program eligibility, benefits, and the application process below.
COP31 Reporting Fellowship Overview
- Location: Antalya, Turkey
- Eligible Countries: Citizens of Lower & Middle income Countries
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Event Dates: November 9-20, 2026
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: June 17th, 2026
Fellowship Coverage
CCMP fellows will receive the following support to attend the 2-week UN climate negotiation in Antalya:
- Economy class airfare support
- Accommodation & Meals
- Travel medical insurance
- Local transportation costs
- Logistic support
- Visa Costs
Benefits
- Opportunity to cover the United Nations Climate Change conference
- Guidance from Trainers and senior journalists
- Participate in an in-person orientation with experts and climate journalists
- 1-1 discussions with mentors
- Opportunity to interview high-level experts
- Expand their networks with fellow journalists and experts in the fields
Who can Apply?
You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the COP31 fellowship:
- The fellowship is intended for journalists from lower and middle-income countries
- Previously did not participate in the Climate COP
- Must commit to in-person participation in Antalya, Turkey, during the event dates
- Good command of the English Language
- Experience in reporting on climate change, environmental issues, and environmental policies
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Share a video of a minimum of 2 minutes explaining why you want to report at COP31
- A letter of support from the producer confirming that your reports will be broadcast
- Provide your recent work samples on climate change topics
How to Apply?
To successfully submit your application, follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Visit the offical link below
- Step 2: Sign up and create your profile
- Step 3: Complete the online application
- Step 4: Submit all the required documents
To know more details and to apply, visit the offical link below:
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