Selected journalists will get a chance to attend and cover the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in France which is offered by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network. Journalists who are working on any media platform can apply including online, print, television, and radio. They can be working in international, national, local or commercial based media organization.
Before the UN global conference will start, participants will get informational resources and technical support so they can be prepared for reporting at the conference. During this fully funded conference in France, fellows will get a chance to take part in various activities and events. There will be an introductory session with the ocean experienced professionals related to the critical issues of this conference. Media trainers of EJN will lead daily briefings.
United Nations conference will provide useful information about climate and environmental threats to the ocean and the steps needed to preserve the aquatic environment. During this fellowship for international journalists, fellows will interact with their colleagues and share their ideas about successful reporting. They will get feedback and suggestions on their content from EJN’s media trainer.
UN Ocean Conference in France:
Host Country:
•France
Host Organization:
•Earth Journalism Network (EJN)
UN Fellowship Location:
•Nice, France
United Nations Fellowship Duration:
•9th – 13th June
Benefits of UN Ocean Conference in France:
•5-8 journalists will get a chance to attend complete UN Ocean Conference negotiations in Nice, France.
•EJN will provide economy-class airfare.
•Accommodation and meals will be given by the host organization.
•Travel medical insurance and ground transportation costs incurred during the fellowship participation will be included in the scholarship.
•EJN will facilitate the press coverage and will provide logistical support needed during the program.
•EJN will refund the visa costs of participants.
•Fellows will also receive an allowance per day to meet their daily expenses during the program.
Eligibility Criteria for UN Ocean Conference in France:
•Applicants should be professional journalists who are working in a renowned media house.
•The country they are reporting from should have a coast.
•Applicants should have previously reported on ocean related problems.
•Applicants should have provided innovative and practical ways to preserve the ocean from threats.
•Journalists should mention the type of tales and stories they will report on during the conference.
•Applicants should be fully available from 7th June- 14th June for the conference.
•Participants should have proficiency in the English language.
•Journalists who have already attended UNOC are not eligible to apply.
•Plagiarized application content will be disqualified.
Documents required for UN Ocean Conference:
•Updated CV.
•Passport.
•Letter of support from a producer to ensure that your news story will be broadcasted on a renowned media platform.
•Recent journalistic work samples which focus on ocean issues and policies (can be documents or web links).
•Stories should have clear titles/captions.
•The stories must be published within the last 1 year.
