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Funded COP31 Trip for Central Asian Journalists

  • Organization: MediaNet International Centre for Journalism, with n-ost
  • Type: Conference
  • Location: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
  • Deadline: October 13, 2026
  • Funding: Fully Funded

MediaNet International Centre for Journalism, a Kazakhstan media NGO, and the Berlin journalism network n-ost will send four journalists from Central Asia to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. Those selected spend seven days at the conference reporting on the negotiations and on climate issues that matter for Central Asia, with flights, accommodation and a daily allowance paid. **What you get:** - Round-trip airfare to Antalya - Accommodation for your 7 days at COP31 - A per diem (daily allowance) **What you'll do:** - Attend COP31 for 7 days and report on climate talks, international negotiations and issues relevant to Central Asia - Produce 3 pieces of journalism in any format: articles, video or audio - Share your COP31 work on your own social media - Take part in follow-up activities, including webinars and an interview for social media **Key dates:** - Applications close 13 October 2026 at 23:59 (the call says CET) - Selection on 14 October 2026 - Selected journalists apply for their COP31 media badge on 15 October 2026 - COP31 runs 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye **More information:** - The call and application form are published as a Google Form; neither MediaNet's nor n-ost's website carries the call - Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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MediaNet International Centre for Journalism, with n-ostConference

Funded COP31 Trip for Central Asian Journalists

Oct 13, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Berlin
Opportunity type
Conference
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Oct 13, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Berlin

About this opportunity

MediaNet International Centre for Journalism, a Kazakhstan media NGO, and the Berlin journalism network n-ost will send four journalists from Central Asia to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. Those selected spend seven days at the conference reporting on the negotiations and on climate issues that matter for Central Asia, with flights, accommodation and a daily allowance paid.

What you get:

  • Round-trip airfare to Antalya
  • Accommodation for your 7 days at COP31
  • A per diem (daily allowance)

What you'll do:

  • Attend COP31 for 7 days and report on climate talks, international negotiations and issues relevant to Central Asia
  • Produce 3 pieces of journalism in any format: articles, video or audio
  • Share your COP31 work on your own social media
  • Take part in follow-up activities, including webinars and an interview for social media

Key dates:

  • Applications close 13 October 2026 at 23:59 (the call says CET)
  • Selection on 14 October 2026
  • Selected journalists apply for their COP31 media badge on 15 October 2026
  • COP31 runs 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye

More information:

  • The call and application form are published as a Google Form; neither MediaNet's nor n-ost's website carries the call
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Who can apply

  • Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan or Uzbekistan only; applications from other countries will not be considered
  • A working journalist (employed or freelance)
  • Links to three published articles or reports on climate change or environmental issues
  • Two professional references who can speak to your journalism, ideally on environmental or climate issues
  • A valid passport, with its expiry date given in the form
  • Available to travel for the full conference period
  • Motivation statement written yourself, without AI-generated content

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Good to know

  • +Run by MediaNet International Centre for Journalism with n-ost, who ran the same funded call for COP29
  • +Covers return flights, accommodation and a daily allowance for seven days in Antalya
  • +Free to apply

Worth checking yourself

  • !Only for citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and there are only four places
  • !Closes 13 October; the call says 23:59 CET, but apply before 23:59 Berlin time to be safe
  • !You need three published pieces on climate or the environment, two professional references and a valid passport
  • !Visa costs, travel insurance and local transport are not mentioned as covered
  • !The call is published only as an application form, not on either organiser's website

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Funded COP31 Trip for Central Asian Journalists
Oct 13, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Berlin