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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: THE ATLANTIC DIALOGUES EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

Application Deadline:  June 16th, 2024.

LOCATION: Morocco

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is organizing the 13th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference, a high-level conference convening influential public and private sectors leaders from around the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussion on cross-regional issues.

ELIGIBILITY:

Young leaders from around the Atlantic basin and Africa, who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their fields; who want to contribute to shaping the regional and global agenda in politics, finance, business, civil society, and many other areas; who are eager to network with their peers and older; and who seek to foster and strengthen ties across the Atlantic.

To be considered for this program, candidates must meet all the following criteria:

Applicants must be between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-five (included) on May 3rd, 2024, the day the applications for the program open.

Applicants must be citizens of countries located in Africa, North America, South America, Central America, Europe or the Caribbean – citizens of countries bordering the Atlantic Basin will be given priority. Also eligible are applicants who are citizens from other countries who have residency in countries of the regions listed above.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in their personal statement and short video.

Applicants must guarantee their availability for the full duration of this program, which will take place from December 8th to 16th, in Rabat, Morocco. Please only apply if you can make yourself available.

BENEFIT:

For the 40 selected participants, the PCNS will cover economy class airfare to and from Morocco. In addition, local transportation, catering, and hotel accommodation during the dates of the program and conference will be covered by the conference organizers.

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CLIMATE CHANGE MEDIA PARTNERSHIP COP29 REPORTING FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: 6 June 2024, 11:59 PM, Pacific/Niue (UTC -11)

LOCATION: Azerbaijan

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is pleased to announce the CCMP COP29 Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists interested in covering the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29). Hosted this year by Azerbaijan, the conference is scheduled to take place in the city of Baku from November 11-22, 2024.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the Fellowship, the applicant must: 

Be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house and reporting from the countries listed below.*

Be available and willing to travel to Baku to attend COP29 in person, arriving on November 9 and departing no earlier than November 24, 2024.

Have a good command of the English language.

Have previous experience reporting on climate change issues and clearly indicate the kinds of stories you might pursue about the conference.

Commit to participate in all Fellowship activities.

Share an up-to-date resume/CV.

Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer, or supervisor who can confirm that your news reports will be published or broadcast in an established media outlet. Freelancers are welcome to apply but must provide a letter of support from a media outlet for which they intend to report.

Provide recent, relevant and journalistic work samples on climate change topics, which can be uploaded as documents or web links. Stories can be in any language as long as they are accompanied by a short English synopsis. Clips must focus on climate change topics and should have been published in the last 12 months. 

BENEFIT:

CCMP Fellows will travel to Baku to attend the entire duration of the UN climate negotiations, with arrival planned for November 9, 2024 and departure on November 24, 2024.

The CCMP will cover non-refundable economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance and ground transportation costs related to Fellowship participation. Organizers will also facilitate the press accreditation process and provide logistical support relating to the trip. Please note that the process of obtaining any necessary visas is the Fellow’s individual responsibility, though the CCMP will reimburse visa costs.

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