by Selected journalists will get a chance to attend and cover the 3rd Fully Funded 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 may be employed by commercial, national, local, or worldwide media companies.
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. Regarding the important topics of this conference, there will be an introductory session with seasoned specialists from the ocean. Media trainers of EJN will lead daily briefings.
The 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 Internship 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.
Host Country for Fully Funded UN Ocean Conference in France:
- France
Host Organization for Fully Funded UN Ocean Conference in France:
- Earth Journalism Network (EJN)
Location:
- Nice, France
Duration of a United Nations Fellowship:
- 9th – 13th June, 2025
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.
- EJN will facilitate the press coverage and will provide logistical support needed during the program.
- Travel medical insurance and ground transportation costs incurred during the fellowship participation will be included in the scholarship.
- 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.
- Applicants should have previously reported on ocean related problems.
- The country they are reporting from should have a coast.
- Journalists should mention the type of tales and stories they will report on during the conference.
- Applicants should have provided innovative and practical ways to preserve the ocean from threats.
- 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:
- CV.
- Passport.
- Recent journalistic work samples which focus on ocean issues and policies.
- Letter of support from a producer to ensure that your news story will be broadcasted on a renowned media platform.
- Stories should have clear titles/captions.
- The stories must be published within the last 1 year.
How to apply for UN Ocean Conference:
- Click the ‘Apply now’ button at the top of the official website link.
- Click ‘Sign Up’.
- The ‘Edit Profile’ page will be opened.
- Fill in all the fields that have a red asterisk.
- You should register by adding your email address and password.
- Click save.
- Verify your account from the link sent to you in email.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Answer all the questions asked in the form.
- Mention all the personal and professional details.
- Review the details you have entered.
- Submit your form.
Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 15th January, 2025.
