Fully Funded Global Climate Reporting Program in San Francisco aims to increase coverage of the potential impacts of extreme weather and climate-related effects on society by improving journalists’ knowledge and capacity. Participants will learn from global experts about how extreme weather and climate affect human health and safety and natural ecosystems and produce stories on these critical topics. Moreover, they will have access to the full conference as well as breakout sessions with experts and a workshop with experienced climate journalists.

Journalists will participate in the Summit and cover stories around climate and sustainability issues. Ahead of the program, ICFJ will organize a virtual orientation to prepare participants to cover the conference and to help develop their story ideas. Participants will also learn data and storytelling strategies to improve their coverage of critical climate-related issues and their effects on communities.

How to apply?

The ideal candidate is a professional journalist with experience covering climate issues.

The program is open to journalists from all countries. Journalists from India, China, Brazil, South Africa, Germany, France, Poland, Japan, Mexico and Australia are especially encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit an application, including two story ideas you would like to cover out of the Global Climate Action Summit.

Airfare, lodging and meals during the program will be covered by the organizers.

Important Dates

Aug. 30: Virtual orientation.

Sept. 11: Workshop with ICFJ  in San Francisco ahead of the Summit.

Oct. 15: Deadline to publish and/or broadcast stories out of GCAS.