UNCCD COP17 Media Reporting Fellowship

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

• 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)
• 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