The purpose of this initiative is to empower journalists, content creators, and communicators with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively report on climate-related issues affecting their regions.
This project is part of The Rockefeller Foundation and CNN Academy’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices and promoting accurate and impactful climate reporting.
The Rockefeller Foundation provided $200k in funding for this program. The money, which can only be used by CNN Academy for this program, will fund expenses related to the development and delivery of the program, associated staffing costs and funding travel and accommodation costs for the 15 selected participants.
Key Dates
- Deadline to apply: November 15, 2023
- November 27 to December 2, 2023: In-person CNN Academy training in Abu Dhabi
- December 3 to December 9, 2023: CNN Academy Climate Storytelling Simulation in Abu Dhabi
Applicants must reside and work in a country located in the Global South which includes any developing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia; be an early-career content creator, journalist or storyteller fluent in English.