The COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) Reporting Fellowship 2025 is now open for journalists from low- and middle-income countries. The fully funded fellowship will support journalists to report from the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, taking place from November 10 to 21, 2025. The program is organized by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.
This year’s fellowship offers two tracks: in-person participation in Brazil and a virtual fellowship for Pacific Island journalists. The fellowship targets professional journalists with a strong background in climate reporting who have never attended a UN Climate COP before.
Selected journalists will receive financial, editorial, and logistical support to attend COP30. They will report stories, interview global leaders, and receive mentorship from seasoned reporters. Virtual fellows will participate remotely with full support and access to livestreamed content.
The CCMP fellowship includes training, mentorship, daily briefings, editorial support, networking opportunities, and a platform to share stories globally. Fellows will produce multiple stories during the event with full support from EJN mentors.
Quick Overview of COP30 Climate Change Media Fellowship 2025
- Host Country: Brazil
- Host Institution: Earth Journalism Network (EJN), Stanley Center for Peace and Security
- Deadline: July 15, 2025, 11:59 PM (Pacific/Niue)
- Programs: In-person or virtual reporting on COP30
- Value: Fully funded (airfare, accommodation, meals, visa, editorial support)
- Age Limit: Not specified
- Eligibility: Journalists from low- and middle-income countries (never attended UN COP)
Perks of EJN Media Fellowship in Brazil
- Economy-class airfare and local transport
- Shared accommodation in Belém, Brazil
- Meal stipends and visa cost reimbursement
- Daily briefings and mentor discussions
- Interview opportunities with global experts
- Access to reporting tools, resources, and group networking events
- Virtual fellows get internet stipends and editorial support
Benefits of Earth Journalism Network Fellowships for Aspring Journalists
- Gain global exposure by reporting from a UN summit
- Learn from climate journalists and editors
- Build an international journalism portfolio
- Connect with global leaders and experts
- In the long run, boost your career as a climate reporter
Exclusions of COP30 Climate Change Fellowships in Brazil
- Does not cover family or dependent travel
- The visa application is the applicant’s responsibility (cost reimbursed)
- Requires shared housing and travel flexibility
- Only open to English-language applicants
Eligibility Criteria of COP30 Climate Change Media Fellowship
In-Person Fellows
- Must be a journalist from a low- or middle-income country (per World Bank list)
- Never attended a UNFCCC COP before (in any capacity)
- Must have climate reporting experience
- Must have a support letter from a media outlet
- Must submit 2 recent climate change stories (published July 2024–July 2025)
- Must submit a short video (max 2 minutes) about your COP30 reporting plan
Virtual Fellows (Pacific Islands only)
- Must be from or reporting for Pacific Island media
- Countries include: Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Kiribati, etc.
- Pacific Islanders in Australia/New Zealand must report to Pacific audiences
Important Dates of Leadership Development Fellowship for Journalists
- Application Opens: June 16, 2025
- Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
- Decision Notification: Early September 2025
- World Leaders’ Summit: November 6–7, 2025
- COP30 Conference: November 10–21, 2025
How to Apply to the COP30 Media Fellowship
- Visit the official website at https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/cop30-climate-change-media-partnership-reporting-fellowship
- Click “Apply now” and sign up or log in.
- Upload your CV, letter of support, story samples, and 2-minute video.
- Apply before the deadline.
Required Documents for Fully Funded Journalism Fellowships
- Resume/CV
- Letter of support from editor/media outlet
- 2 work samples on climate change (published July 2024–July 2025)
- Short 2-minute video describing your COP30 reporting plan
- Optional: Story ideas or reporting pitch
Country-Specific Criteria for the COP30 Climate Change Media Fellowship
For In-Person Fellows
- Must report from an eligible low- or middle-income country as of June 17, 2025
For Virtual Fellows
- Must report from or for the Pacific Islands, including Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tuvalu, and others
