Applications are now open for the COP31 Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowship. This is a fully funded opportunity for professional journalists and creator journalists from low- and middle-income countries to attend and report on the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.
The fellowship provides complete financial support including travel, accommodation, meals, and a stipend. It is open to journalists with experience in climate change reporting. There is no application fee.
Key Details:
- Fellowship Name: COP31 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship
- Host Country: Türkiye
- Host City: Antalya
- Conference Dates: November 9–20, 2026
- Application Deadline: June 17, 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific/Niue Time)
- Target Group: Journalists and creator journalists from low- and middle-income countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Fee: No application fee
- Language Requirement: Good command of English
What This Fellowship Offers:
- Full coverage of economy-class air travel to and from Antalya
- Accommodation for the entire two weeks of the conference
- Meals and ground transportation during the fellowship period
- Travel medical insurance
- A small stipend to cover incidental expenses
- Professional training and mentoring from experienced climate journalists
- Access to group interviews with high-level officials and experts
- Networking opportunities with other journalists and experts
- Pre-COP virtual workshop and on-site daily briefings
- Logistical support including press accreditation
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a professional journalist or creator journalist from an eligible low- or middle-income country
- Work for or have a confirmed commitment from an established media outlet
- Have prior experience reporting on climate change issues
- Never have attended a UNFCCC Climate COP in person before
- Be available to travel to Antalya for the full two weeks (November 9–20, 2026)
- Have good English language skills
- Provide a 2-minute video explaining their planned COP31 coverage
- Submit at least three recent climate-related stories (published May 15, 2025 – June 15, 2026)
- Provide a letter of support from an editor confirming that stories will be published
Fields of Reporting:
- Climate Change Journalism
- Environmental Reporting
- Science Journalism
- Policy and International Affairs Reporting
- Digital Content Creation
- Broadcast Journalism (TV & Radio)
- Print and Online Journalism
- Independent Creator Journalism (Social Media & Digital Platforms)
How to Apply:
- Visit the official application page and click “Apply Now”.
- Create an account or log in if you already have one.
- Fill out the application form in English.
- Upload all required documents:
- Updated CV/Resume
- 2-minute video
- Letter of support from editor
- Three recent climate stories with English summaries
- Submit your application before the deadline.
You can save your application as a draft and complete it later. Decisions will be announced in early September 2026.
For questions, email: info.ejn@internews.org
