EJN Reporting Fellowships 2026 for Journalists to Cover BBNJ COP1 in New York City, USA

The EJN Reporting Fellowships 2026 provides funded fellowships for journalists to attend and cover the BBNJ COP1 in New York City, with the goal of delivering diverse coverage of the negotiations. Selected fellows will travel to New York, participate in the conference, and produce coverage on ocean governance topics. The program covers travel, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance, and a per diem, along with visa cost reimbursement where applicable.

Travel to New York for the COP1 conference, lodging, daily meals, travel insurance, ground transportation, visa cost reimbursement, editorial support, and a per diem.

Professional journalist from or representing an established media house and reporting on ocean issues, with English language proficiency and a letter of support from an editor or supervisor.

Review the application information and submit materials via the apply link; include resume, work samples, a letter of support from an editor, and proposed story ideas.