Climate Journalism Mentoring Program

Climate Tracker is now accepting applications for the ninth cycle of the Climate Journalism Mentoring Program, focusing on coverage of the energy transition. This program is designed for journalists who want to strengthen their skills, produce rigorous content, and inspire urgent conversations about their country's energy future.

📝 About the Program

Latin America is at a turning point: while some countries are advancing in adopting renewable energy, others continue to rely on fossil fuels as a temporary solution. This program aims to explore the stories shaping this transition and amplify the voices telling them.

For this cycle, six journalists—one per country—will be selected from the following countries:

• Argentina
• Brazil
• Chile
• Colombia
• Mexico
• Dominican Republic

Program Highlights:

• Participants will contribute to Click Climático, Climate Tracker's weekly newsletter, by adapting one of their stories into a short, first-person narrative format.
• By the end of the program, participants will have collectively created:
  • 18 original items (3 per person)
  • 6 audiovisual pieces (1 per person)

This cycle offers a more focused experience, working with a smaller, specialized cohort to provide deeper editorial support, foster stronger collaborations, and strengthen the collective impact of the stories generated.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Each participant will receive:

• Advanced professional training through four virtual sessions on energy transition, misinformation, and rigorous climate coverage.
• Personalized editorial mentoring to develop robust, contextualized, and evidence-based coverage.
• Total financial funding of USD 900 to produce three original journalistic stories, published in the media of your choice and on the Climate Tracker website.
• Production of one audiovisual piece per participant, designed for social media and based on one of your stories. Full support and editing will be provided as part of the learning experience.
• Support to expand the reach of your work, facilitating republishing in national and regional media through the Environmental Media Network.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

This program is aimed at journalists who:

• Reside in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, or the Dominican Republic.
• Have experience (or proven interest) in covering climate change, energy, the environment, or social issues.
• Can produce three journalistic pieces throughout the program.
• Are interested in experimenting with new formats and approaches to reach broader audiences.

Applications are welcome from:

• Freelance journalists
• Journalists working in media outlets
• Students in their final years of studies
• Communicators or individuals in related fields with a strong commitment to developing their careers in climate journalism.

📅 Application Process and Deadline

• Application Deadline: July 27, 2025
• Apply Here: Climate Journalism Mentoring Program Application Form

🌟 Sponsor Organization

The program is organized by Climate Tracker, a global organization dedicated to supporting climate journalism and amplifying impactful stories.

For more details, visit the Climate Journalism Mentoring Program page.

This is an incredible opportunity to enhance your skills, tell impactful stories, and contribute to the urgent conversations shaping the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean. Don't miss out!

• Advanced professional training, with four virtual sessions on energy transition, misinformation, and rigorous climate coverage.
• Personalized editorial mentoring to develop robust, contextualized, and evidence-based coverage.
• Total financial funding of USD 900 to produce three original journalistic stories, published in the media of your choice and on the Climate Tracker website.
• Production of one audiovisual piece per participant, designed for social media and based on one of your stories. We support you throughout the entire process and edit the product. This is a learning experience.
• Support to expand the reach of your work and facilitate republishing in national and regional media through our Environmental Media Network.