The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network has the pleasure to announce the opening Fellowship opportunities for journalists to attend the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) being held in Paris, France.
Formed in 2007 by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), Panos London and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the CCMP has brought developing country journalists to the annual UN climate summits since 2007. This has enabled them to cover the summit for their home media organizations, work with experienced and knowledgeable journalists from around the world, and gain a multifaceted understanding of climate change’s global impact. Numerous regional organizations also play a supporting role in the partnership.
WORTH
- Travel, lodging and daily subsistence expenses covered; arrange press accreditation at COP21, and provide other support services.
- During the COP 21, the Fellows will benefit from a series of specially designed activities, including an orientation session, daily breakfast briefings, and most likely a field trip and a media clinic.
ELIGIBILITY
- Be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house.
- Fill out the application form at the link below, including answering essay questions that illustrate his/her commitment to reporting on climate change issues
- Be available to travel to Paris, France with arrival in Paris on November 30, 2015 and leave no earlier than Dec 13, 2015.
- Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer or supervisor who can confirm your ability to publish or broadcast your material in an established media organization. Freelancers are welcome to apply, but must provide this letter of support.
DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2015
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