The Climate Journalism Award promotes and recognizes exceptional climate journalism that adopts an innovative or original story telling approach, encouraging journalists to prioritize reporting on climate-related issues. Stories can be submitted in five categories and winners will each receive a cash prize of €2,000. The submitted piece must have been published in a European-based media outlet. The submission process ends on 17 July 2023. Climate Journalism Award
Category: Energy, Climate Change
The “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition invites illustrators from the Asia-Pacific region to create artworks that address the theme of climate change. The goal is to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and solutions to tackle climate change. Prizes range from €2,000 to €150. Any person aged 18 or above is eligible to participate. Artwork has to be registered and uploaded by 31 July 2023. International Illustration Competition
- Tags: Asia-Pacific, awards/prizes, climate, individuals, july2023
Low Carbon Earth seeks startups operating in sectors related to climate tech, including but not limited to microplastics; agriculture; textiles; cooling; and renewables. Low Carbon Earth offers founders of startups based in the Asia-Pacific region a twelve-week intensive mentorship driven program. The top 10 finalists get the opportunity to pitch their startups at the COP28 Summit in Dubai. The application deadline is 31 July 2023. LowCarbon Earth Accelerator
Climate Tracker seeks journalists from Africa to join their COP28 team. Selected journalists will join Climate Tracker to cover the global climate summit in-person and virtually. Journalists will receive expert training and mentorship from experienced journalists and climate experts. The deadline to apply is 03 August 2023. COP28 Energy Justice Team Africa
Climate Tracker seeks journalists from the Caribbean region to join their COP28 team. finalists will attend the COP28 conference and cover the climate story of Climate Tracker’s time. Journalists will receive expert training and mentorship from experienced journalists and climate experts. The deadline to apply is 31 July 2023. COP28 Climate Justice Caribbean
Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) aims to incentivize private off-grid energy service companies to scale up their innovative sustainable businesses and accelerate access to affordable and clean off-grid energy in Mozambique. The BGFA invites off-grid energy companies to submit proposals for clean and affordable energy solutions in peri-urban and rural areas. Grants are expected to be between €2 million and €2.5 million, depending on the country. The application process is divided into two stages: (1) Pre-Qualification and (2) Final Application. The deadline for Pre-Qualification is 31 August 2023. Off-Grid Energy Mozambique
The Allianz Climate Risk Research Award supports scientific research that improves the understanding of climate change-related risks. PhD students from all around the world who are in the final stage of their research and postdoctoral researchers whose research focuses on reducing the risk of extreme weather events that are intensified by climate change; or fostering resilience by applying technological solutions are invited to apply. Four finalists will receive a monetary award of up to €7 thousand. The application deadline is 31 August 2023. Find out how to apply
- Tags: august2023, climate, early-career, individuals, research, worldwide
The Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) makes microgrants to finance youth-led climate action in communities vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Focus areas include smart agriculture to ensure food sustainability, clean energy for local communities, protecting marine life and mitigating climate catastrophes, and biodiversity conservation. Grants range from US$500 to US$1000. The fund targets youth-led organizations and networks seeking funding for their projects and businesses. The application deadline is 16 June 2023. GYCAF Microgrants
The Island Innovation Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy is open for applications. The interactive course will run from mid-July 2023 to January 2024. The program aims to build the capacity of young professionals, eligible students, and young community leaders working in the Caribbean region. Participants will receive expert training and capacity building through online training sessions from climate experts. Five participants will be able to travel to the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. The application deadline is 30 June 2023. Details here
- Tags: climate, early-career, individuals, june2023, LAC, training/education
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) announces the CCMP COP28 Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists interested in covering the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28). The Reporting Fellowship aims to bring up to 20 journalists from low- and middle-income countries to report in-person at COP28. The Fellowship will cover airfare, accommodation, meals, travel medical insurance and ground transportation costs related to Fellowship participation. Applicants must be professional journalists from or representing an established media house. The application deadline is 30 June 2023. Reporting Fellowships to COP28