Want to tell climate stories in communities across Nigeria? Apply now!

Do you cover the climate beat in your organisation or are you keenly interested in doing so?

The Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation, in partnership with TheCable.ng, invites Nigerian journalists to apply for its training programme — Amplifying Climate Storytelling.

Supported by the US Consulate Lagos Public Diplomacy Section, the programme is designed to build the capacity of journalists to tell local climate stories across the country.

The programme is premised on the acknowledgement that Nigeria, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change impacts, needs to build resilience, especially in the most vulnerable communities.

Journalists selected for the fellowship will be equipped with information that will help them recognise topics relevant to Nigeria in the context of global climate negotiations. They will also visit impacted communities where they will see first-hand and connect directly with community leaders.

Offerings
A two-day capacity building workshop and field trip with subject matter experts, community leaders and professional journalists.
A climate reporting grant worth up to N500,000.
An opportunity to attend a funded closing convening in Lagos. This high-level meeting will ignite local and global conversations on the conference of parties (COP), Nigeria and Africa’s participation.

What you need to apply
A letter of motivation
A concise resume
Three work samples
Two references

The letter of motivation should be no more than 350 words, clearly stating the reason for applying. In the letter, you should also tell us the climate topic, in your own opinion, that has received the least coverage in Nigeria and the topics you would be interested in covering.

Selected journalists are expected to commit to championing climate reporting in their news organisations.

Reporters from online and broadcast platforms can apply. Female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply as well as journalists with disability.

Closing date: Sunday, November 24, 2024

Applications should be sent to CNJF programme manager at [email protected] or TheCable editor at [email protected]