Deadline: August 20, 2025
Are you a Nigerian journalist or filmmaker passionate about telling powerful climate finance stories that matter? The One World Media Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship 2025 is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity to amplify underreported climate narratives and gain international recognition.
This fellowship is designed to support bold, community-centered storytelling on climate finance and energy transition in Nigeria, helping bridge the gap in media coverage on these crucial issues. Keep reading to discover all the essential details about the One World Media Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship 2025 and how to apply.
About the Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship
Organized by One World Media in partnership with Surge Africa, the Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship 2025 is part of an initiative to foster investigative and data-driven reporting around climate issues in Nigeria. The program will support six mid-career Nigerian journalists or filmmakers to produce impactful, original stories that highlight how climate finance and energy transition affect local communities.
The goal is to bring the human and environmental dimensions of climate finance to the forefront by empowering local storytellers with resources, mentorship, and global exposure.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: Must be a Nigerian citizen
- Residency: Must be based in Nigeria
- Experience: Should be mid-career with 3–5+ years of experience in journalism or filmmaking
- Focus: Open to those with or without a background in climate finance reporting, but with a strong interest in the climate crisis and innovative storytelling
Whether you’ve previously worked on environmental reporting or are seeking to pivot into this space with fresh ideas, this fellowship provides a platform to grow and gain visibility.
What the Fellowship Offers
Fellows selected for the One World Media Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship 2025 will receive:
- 💰 Funding of £3,000–£5,000 per project
- 🧑🏫 Mentorship: Personalized guidance from industry experts and senior editors
- 📚 Training Workshops: Online and in-person sessions covering editorial development, safety, impact, and pitching
- 🌍 International Exposure: Includes a training trip to Colombia, South America
- 📣 Global Promotion: Completed stories will be amplified via One World Media’s global network
- 🤝 Alumni Network Access: Long-term connection to One World Media’s ecosystem of changemakers
Why It Matters
The media plays a vital role in shaping public understanding of the climate crisis. Yet, many of Nigeria’s climate stories remain untold—especially those involving local voices, indigenous knowledge, and grassroots innovation.
The Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship 2025 aims to close this narrative divide by empowering Nigerian journalists to explore the financial, political, and human dynamics behind climate change and energy transition, particularly within the communities most affected.
Key Dates to Remember
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 20 August 2025 |
| Fellows Announced | October 2025 |
| Story Delivery Due | June 2026 |
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to begin preparing their proposals early. Your application should include a clear, well-defined story idea that focuses on underreported aspects of climate finance or energy transition in Nigeria, demonstrating its relevance and potential impact.
Final Thoughts
The One World Media Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship 2025 is more than just funding—it’s a springboard for Nigerian journalists and filmmakers who are ready to spotlight the country’s climate challenges and solutions through compelling storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard on a global stage.
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