THE Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF) is now accepting applications for its fellowship programme, Amplifying Climate Storytelling.
Selected fellows are expected to commit to climate reporting within their news organisations.
This initiative, according to the foundation, is aimed to equip Nigerian journalists with the tools and insights needed to report on climate change impacts and resilience efforts across the country.
Recognising that Nigeria is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the programme seeks to build journalists’ capacity to produce in-depth stories on how climate change impacts the country, as well as the local initiatives aimed at adaptation and mitigation.
Selected journalists will undergo a two-day training workshop that includes field visits to affected communities, where they will engage directly with local leaders and subject matter experts.
Fellows will also receive a climate reporting grant of up to N500,000 to support their projects, along with an opportunity to participate in a high-level closing event in Lagos.
This final convening will bring together local and international voices to discuss Nigeria and Africa’s roles in global climate discussions, especially in the context of the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) negotiations.
Application Requirements
Interested journalists must submit:
– A motivation letter (350 words max) explaining their interest in the fellowship and suggesting a climate topic they feel has received minimal coverage in Nigeria
– A concise resume
– Three samples of published work
– Two professional references
The programme is open to reporters from online and broadcast platforms, with a strong focus on encouraging female journalists and journalists with disabilities to apply.
Applications are due by November 24, 2024, and can be sent to the CNJF Programme Manager at abiose@cablefoundation.org or The Cable editor Kolapo Olapoju at kolapo.olapoju@thecable.ng.
Usman Mustapha is a solution journalist with International Centre for Investigative Reporting. You can easily reach him via: umustapha@icirnigeria.com. He tweets @UsmanMustapha_M