EJN Climate Change and Private Sector Reporting Fellowship Program 2026

The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is currently accepting applications for its Climate Change and Private Sector Reporting Fellowship Program 2026. This program is designed to support journalists in Bangladesh in producing in-depth stories on climate change and its intersection with the private sector.

📝 About the Fellowship Program

The Earth Journalism Network is offering reporting fellowships to journalists in Bangladesh to support in-depth reporting on topics such as:

• Climate impacts on businesses
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices
• Climate finance
• Renewable energy
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and climate
• Clean mobility
• Corporate greenwashing

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Applicants are required to submit a detailed budget with justification for the amount requested.
• The maximum funding available is up to €1,500.
• The budget should account for necessary reporting costs, such as travel and accommodation.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Nationality: Applicants must be from Bangladesh.
• Groups: Groups of journalists are eligible, but the application must be submitted by a lead applicant. The lead applicant will be responsible for communication with EJN and receiving fellowship funds on behalf of the group.
• Language: Applications are accepted in English and Bangla.
• Medium: Open to journalists working in any medium, including:
  • Online
  • Print
  • Television
  • Radio
• Experience: Both early-career journalists and experienced reporters with a track record of covering business and climate change issues are encouraged to apply.
• Freelancers: Applications are welcome from freelancers as well as staff from all types of media organizations (international, national, local, and community-based).
• AI Transparency: Applicants must disclose the use of generative AI tools, if any, in revising their proposals. EJN reserves the right to disqualify applicants found engaging in unethical or improper professional conduct, including submitting AI-generated content as their own.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 14 June 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

ℹ️ Additional Information

For more details about the EJN Climate Change and Private Sector Reporting Fellowship Program, visit the Earth Journalism Network website.

If you're a journalist passionate about climate change and its impact on the private sector, this fellowship is an excellent opportunity to advance your reporting skills and contribute to meaningful storytelling.

• Applicants must provide a detailed budget with justification for the amount requested, reasonable with a ceiling of 1500 EUR for necessary reporting costs.