Fossil fuels have been the backbone of global energy production for centuries, but their environmental cost has been catastrophic. The burning of these fuels releases vast amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and driving the climate crisis.
From rising sea levels to more frequent and severe natural disasters, the impacts of fossil fuel reliance are being felt globally, with small island nations and vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of these changes. 🌊
In the Caribbean, the effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced with each passing year.
Extreme weather events like hurricanes and droughts are intensifying, threatening livelihoods, ecosystems, and entire economies. Fossil fuel extraction, transportation, and use also lead to direct environmental degradation, polluting air, water, and soil, while contributing to the loss of biodiversity. 🌀
If are to keep the critical 1.5°C goal set by the Paris Agreement alive, a swift and just transition away from fossil fuels is imperative. This is where journalism comes in—by exposing the truths behind the fossil fuel industry and amplifying voices calling for change, journalists have the power to shape public opinion and drive policy decisions that can pave the way to a sustainable future. 🌱
Are you a journalist passionate about ending fossil fuel proliferation? Climate Tracker, in partnership with the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, is excited to announce an opportunity for journalists, in the lead-up to COP29! 🚨
From September – November 2024, we will be working with experienced journalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean 🌎 in investigating and reporting on the critical impacts of the fossil fuel industry.
These stories will highlight the political and technical hurdles in phasing out fossil fuels and support global calls for climate action. 🔥
Caribbean journalists, this is your chance to join this regional team. We’re currently seeking journalists from Belize, Grenada, and Antigua & Barbuda. 🇧🇿🇬🇩🇦🇬
What we expect from you:
📰 1 feature story published in national media
🎓 Attendance and participation in our online training sessions
Ready to be a part of the team? Apply now!
WE HOPE YOU’RE INTERESTED! HERE’S HOW TO APPLY:
Simply tell us how this fellowship could potentially benefit you and your career in our application form by 13th September, 2024.
If you’ve got any questions, please feel free to reach out to:
Dizzanne Billy – Caribbean Regional Director at dizzanne@climatetracker.org
Camol Walker – Caribbean Communications Officer at camol@climatetracker.org
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ABOUT CLIMATE TRACKER
Climate Tracker (CT) is an international non-profit organisation, aiming to support, train and incentivise better climate journalism globally. We believe in the power of journalism but recognise that many young journalists don’t have the training, resources or support to identify and tell the climate stories they want to. We also recognise that this challenge is often greatest in the countries hardest hit by climate change. To address this, we:
- Provide training and fellowships for young journalists around the world to tell better climate stories locally
- Conduct action-oriented media research to better understand the biggest challenges, trends, and obstacles to powerful climate reporting around the world
- Fund young journalists to report on the world’s most pressing issues and cover the world’s biggest moments, UN negotiations and conferences
- Support global collaboration
