The CCMP COP29 Reporting Fellowship program is co-organized by Internews’ EJN and the Stanley Center. This year marks the sixth time the Stanley Center and EJN have collaborated on the CCMP fellowship program. Without such support, people in low- and middle-income countries—which bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing relatively little to global emissions—might have had to rely solely on global wire services for news about UN climate negotiations. The fellowship enables these audiences to access climate information and learn how these multilateral decisions will affect them, in languages they understand and media outlets they trust.
The 20 fellows covering COP29 on the ground in Baku will participate in orientation activities, daily briefings, interviews with high-level officials, and other interactions organized by the Stanley Center and EJN to inform and facilitate quality reporting on developments and outcomes at COP29. The fellows will receive support and guidance from seasoned climate journalists affiliated with EJN’s global network of trainers.
The seven virtual fellows will also participate in an orientation workshop and daily briefings. They will receive training, mentorship and personalized support from media trainers to facilitate remote reporting on the conference.
Note: In recognition of the emissions produced by air travel, the Earth Journalism Network has committed to purchasing carbon offsets to reduce its impact when staff and Fellows must travel as part of their work, which we believe is essential in this case. Although offsets may not be an ideal solution, we do carefully review and verify that the organizations from which we choose to procure them meet international standards. When possible, we aim to support projects in regions and communities where we regularly work. These efforts are in line with broader Internews' policy and commitment to the environment.
