Climate Change
COP31 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship
Call for applications open May 27-June 17: Journalists and creator journalists from low- and middle-income countries will have an opportunity to cover the COP31 summit in Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026.
Apply by Wednesday, June 17.
The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is pleased to announce the COP31 CCMP Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists and creator journalists from low- and middle-income countries interested in covering the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31). Hosted this year by Türkiye, the conference is scheduled to take place in the city of Antalya from November 9-20, 2026.
Overview
Now in its 19th iteration since its launch in 2007, the CCMP has brought more than 550 journalists from low- and middle-income countries to attend and report on the annual UN climate talks. This has enabled journalists from around the world to cover the climate negotiations for their home audiences, while benefiting from working alongside knowledgeable media trainers and gaining a multifaceted understanding of how nations are responding—or failing to respond—to climate change’s global impact.
This year, for the first time, we’re expanding CCMP Fellowship eligibility to include independent creator journalists who are not affiliated with a professional news outlet but use journalistic practices and content creation techniques to deliver climate-related coverage directly to audiences via social media and other digital platforms. See eligibility requirements and an application form for creator journalists.
Applications for the COP31 CCMP Reporting Fellowship will be accepted from May 27 to June 17, 2026. Decisions will be communicated in early September. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, so please consider submitting at least one day before the deadline to avoid any issues.
Fellowship Logistics
All CCMP Fellows will travel to Antalya to attend the full two weeks of the UN climate negotiations in November 2026, with specific arrival and departure dates to be determined.
The CCMP will cover non-refundable economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance and ground transportation costs related to fellowship participation. Organizers will also facilitate the press accreditation process and provide logistical support relating to the trip. Please note that the process of obtaining any necessary visas is the fellow’s individual responsibility, though the CCMP will reimburse visa costs.
Fellows will be guided by EJN trainers, who are senior journalists with experience covering UN climate summits. Prior to the start of COP31, Fellows will receive informational resources and technical support to help prepare for reporting at the conference, including a pre-COP virtual workshop to meet the trainers, discuss reporting opportunities, and ask any questions. Once in Antalya, fellows will participate in an in-person orientation session with seasoned climate journalists and experts on the key issues at this COP and specially designed activities on the ground, including daily briefings and 1-1 discussions with mentors.
To read eligibility criteria, learn more, and apply, visit the COP31 CCMP Reporting Fellowship application page.
Apply by Wednesday, June 17.