INTERNEWS’ Earth Journalism Network seeks entries for its reporting grants to support the production of investigative, innovative, and/or enterprise reporting on environmental and climate issues.
Applicants must submit story ideas that present investigative, innovative or enterprise angles to underreported climate and environmental issues.
Six Indigenous journalists will be selected.
Selected journalists will be paired with an Indigenous journalist mentor, participate in networking opportunities and attend a virtual training programme, led by veteran media trainers to build their skills in investigative reporting techniques.
The organiser says, ” We are particularly interested in stories that expose governments, corporations and other powerful actors who fail to meet commitments to include indigenous peoples or intentionally sideline them as leaders in decision-making around climate and environmental issues.”
Others are reports that investigate land rights and environmental sovereignty, including historical precedent, legal frameworks and data sovereignty.
The organiser also welcomes stories that explore solutions proposed or implemented to curb climate or environmental challenges that may not be serving vulnerable communities or were conducted without their consent.
Reports that utilise freedom of information requests or public data to investigate little-known or covered-up climate and environmental justice issues are also welcomed.
Globally, indigenous and tribal journalists who are interested in climate and environmental issues can apply for grants and training.
Each journalist will receive a story grant of US$2,500 to US$3,000.
The deadline for the submission of application is October 16, 2024. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via [email protected] or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi