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Earth Journalism Network 2026 Fellowships for Coverage of the First Conference of the Parties to the High Seas Treaty in New York
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Publish Date 10/21/2026 Application Deadline 10/27/2026 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Earth Journalism Network (EJN), an initiative of Internews, offers reporting fellowships for professional journalists interested in covering the first Conference of the Parties to the Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction, known as BBNJ.

The agreement concerns the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

The initiative aims to strengthen international media coverage of ocean conservation and marine environmental issues, enabling journalists to report on international negotiations and communicate their outcomes to audiences in their home countries.

According to the published information, 10 journalists are expected to be selected to participate in the conference in New York City in January 2027. The program aims to achieve balanced representation between journalists from the Global North and the Global South.
Details
  • Organizing institution: Earth Journalism Network, an initiative of Internews.
  • Location: New York City, United States.
  • Participation format: In person.
  • Number of fellows: 10 journalists.
  • Arrival date: January 9, 2027.
  • Orientation day: January 10, 2027.
  • Conference dates: January 11–22, 2027.
  • Departure date: January 23, 2027.
  • Duration: Approximately 15 days, including travel, orientation, and conference participation.
  • Funding: The fellowship covers round-trip economy-class airfare, non-refundable tickets, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance, and ground transportation associated with participation.
  • Visa: Participants are responsible for obtaining the required visa. Visa costs are reimbursed according to the announcement's conditions.
  • Daily allowance: Participants receive a daily allowance to cover expenses during their stay in New York.
  • Press accreditation: The organizing institution assists with the press accreditation process for the conference.
  • Application language: English.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Be a professional journalist working for, or representing, an established media organization.
  • Work in a coastal country.
  • Have previous experience reporting on oceans and marine issues.
  • Have experience covering topics such as illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; marine protected areas; the blue economy; sustainable fisheries; and marine pollution.
  • Explain the reporting topics and story ideas they intend to pursue during the conference.
  • Be able to travel to New York and participate throughout the program.
  • Have a good command of English.
  • Submit an updated CV outlining relevant professional experience.
  • Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer, or supervisor confirming that the reports produced during the fellowship can be published or broadcast through an established media outlet.
  • Freelance journalists may apply, provided they submit a letter of support from the media outlet through which they intend to publish their work.
  • Submit samples of recent journalistic work relevant to ocean issues, published within the 12 months preceding the application.
  • Ensure that submitted work identifies the journalist by name and professional byline.
  • Include a short English summary for written work published in another language.
  • Demonstrate an ongoing professional commitment to journalism and a willingness to continue reporting on ocean and environmental issues.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Round-trip economy-class airfare.
  • Accommodation throughout the fellowship period.
  • Meals.
  • Travel medical insurance.
  • Ground transportation related to the fellowship.
  • Reimbursement of required visa costs, subject to the organizer's conditions.
  • A daily allowance for expenses during the stay in New York.
  • Assistance with press accreditation for the conference.
  • Logistical support related to travel and participation.
  • An opportunity to cover important international negotiations concerning marine biodiversity conservation.
  • Professional development in environmental journalism and international reporting on marine issues.