United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) & International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA)Fellowship

UNCCD COP17 Media Reporting Fellowship

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

This fellowship supports journalists covering land degradation, drought resilience, and sustainable ecosystems. Fellows report from COP17, engage with experts, and produce stories linking global negotiations to local realities.

Benefits

Return economy‑class travel to Ulaanbaatar
Accommodation during COP17 (Aug 21–28, 2026)
COP17 media accreditation
Pre‑COP virtual briefings with UNCCD experts
Field visit in Mongolia to engage with local communities
Mentorship and access to global networks

Who can apply

Professional journalist (staff or freelance) with strong track record in environment, climate, agriculture, development, food systems, or business reporting
Affiliated with a recognized media outlet
Based in a country affected by desertification, land degradation, or drought
Strong command of English (to follow COP17 briefings and discussions)
Must submit:
Three samples of published work
Letter from editor confirming intent to publish COP17 coverage
Short proposal outlining three potential stories (including one pre‑COP)
Media outlet’s reach (audience size, geographic scope)
CV/resume
Fellows must publish at least three stories: one before COP17, one during, and one after, highlighting solutions linked to drought resilience and land restoration
Working (full-time or part-time)
Looking for my next step

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) & International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA)Fellowship

UNCCD COP17 Media Reporting Fellowship

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Benefits

Return economy‑class travel to Ulaanbaatar
Accommodation during COP17 (Aug 21–28, 2026)
COP17 media accreditation
Pre‑COP virtual briefings with UNCCD experts
Field visit in Mongolia to engage with local communities
Mentorship and access to global networks

Who can apply

Professional journalist (staff or freelance) with strong track record in environment, climate, agriculture, development, food systems, or business reporting
Affiliated with a recognized media outlet
Based in a country affected by desertification, land degradation, or drought
Strong command of English (to follow COP17 briefings and discussions)
Must submit:
Three samples of published work
Letter from editor confirming intent to publish COP17 coverage
Short proposal outlining three potential stories (including one pre‑COP)
Media outlet’s reach (audience size, geographic scope)
CV/resume
Fellows must publish at least three stories: one before COP17, one during, and one after, highlighting solutions linked to drought resilience and land restoration
Working (full-time or part-time)
Looking for my next step

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.