Apply for Climate Journalism Mentoring Program

During this cycle, Climate Tracker will welcome a cohort of eight journalists to publish stories on the impact of the climate crisis in the region.

They will challenge you to tell stories that are worth reading and to experiment with different media techniques, formats and platforms.

What does the Climate Journalism Mentoring program consist of?

• This is a training program, where the participants are challenged to produce three high-value stories about energy transition in Latin America.
• As is tradition, the work will focus on the just energy transition in the region , addressing issues related to fossil fuels and renewable energies, whether through public policies, lobbying, energy projects, finances, socio-environmental conflicts, among other edges.
• They will do this while receiving personalized editorial support from the Climate Tracker team, as well as financial incentives, mentoring from leaders in the region and contact with other journalists.
• The program will take place between December 2023 and February 2024.

Benefits

• The program includes collective and personalized learning in relevant aspects of climate journalism and the fair energy transition.
• Specifically, you will receive:
  • Total financial incentive of $750 (250 for each story published).
  • Group training sessions on energy transition, climate crisis and environmental journalism.
  • Editorial support and personalized tutoring so that you can create a quality product.
  • Opportunity to expand your journalistic portfolio through the regional media network.
  • In other words, this is a great opportunity to perfect your skills as a journalist, expand your contact networks and gain a space at the source of climate change and the environment.

What are they looking for?

• They are looking for stories about climate change and the environment from Latin America and the Caribbean.
• They are interested in original stories from your own agenda. In general, they don’t look for breaking news.
• They publish mainly in Spanish, although works in Portuguese are also welcome.
• They pay special attention to topics such as the just energy transition, environmental justice and democracy, indigenous and Afro-descendant communities, women and the LGBTQ population, climate policies, solutions, scientific evidence, among others.

Eligibility Criteria

• This opportunity is open to journalists from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Dominican Republic and Venezuela.
• Journalists who work in the media and/or independently can apply.
• Ideal candidates will have:
  • At least one year of experience in journalism.
  • Proven interest in environmental and climate issues.
  • A great proposal for a journalistic story to tell.
  • Curiosity and commitment: this is a learning experience that they hope you make the most of.

For more information, visit Climate Tracker (CT).