Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has opened applications for the 2026 COP31 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship, a fully funded opportunity for journalists from Ghana and other eligible low- and middle-income countries to report from the world’s leading climate summit in Türkiye.
The fellowship is being organised in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security and will support selected journalists to cover the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026.
Applications opened on May 27 and will close on June 17, 2026.
The organisers say the programme is intended to strengthen climate journalism and ensure that audiences in developing countries receive accurate, relevant and impactful reporting on climate negotiations and decisions.
Now in its 19th year, the Climate Change Media Partnership has supported more than 550 journalists from low- and middle-income countries to report on global climate issues.
Successful applicants will receive full financial support, including return airfare, accommodation, meals, travel insurance, local transportation, assistance with press accreditation, and a stipend for other expenses.
Fellows will also benefit from mentorship by experienced climate journalists, training sessions before the conference, daily briefings during the summit, access to experts and policymakers, and opportunities to network with other journalists from around the world.
The fellowship is open to professional journalists working in print, online, radio and television, including freelancers with confirmed publication arrangements.
Applicants must not have attended a previous United Nations climate COP in person and are expected to show a strong record in climate or environmental reporting.
Candidates are required to submit a CV, a two-minute video outlining their proposed COP31 coverage, a letter of support from an editor or media house, and at least three climate-related work samples published within the past year.
This year’s fellowship has also been expanded to include independent creator journalists who produce climate-related content for digital and social media platforms using journalistic methods.
With African countries continuing to face climate-related challenges such as flooding, drought, rising temperatures, coastal erosion and food insecurity, the fellowship offers a major opportunity for journalists to bring local experiences into a global policy conversation.
Interested applicants have been advised to submit their applications early, as late entries will not be considered.
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