Applications are open for journalists to attend the Apply for the Training Workshop for French-speaking Journalists in Africa. Read on to apply now.
When is Application Deadline:
This training will take place on September 2–6, 2024, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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Tell Me About the Program:
The Convention Secretariat is organizing a training session for French-speaking journalists who cover the African continent on desertification and the role of the media in promoting sustainable land management practices.
Journalists will have the opportunity to exchange with experts in sustainable land management and desertification, and to participate in a field visit.
The workshop will address major concerns related to land degradation, desertification and drought, as well as the role of the media in this context and strategies specific to better address these subjects.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Journalism field
Type:
Journalists workshop
Which Countries are Eligible?
African countries
Where will the workshop take place?
How to Apply:
The call is open to French-speaking journalists interested in environmental issues. Each applicant must submit:
- A letter of recommendation from the editor-in-chief of the applicant’s organization. Freelancers must provide a copy of the press card.
- A cover letter of one page maximum explaining the journalist’s interest in participating in the workshop.
- Links or copies of the last three reports or publications on the subject.
Complete application files can be sent to [email protected] by 11:59 pm Central European Time (CET) on 21 July 2024, indicating as subject: “Candidature pour l’atelier d’Abidjan”.
Successful candidates will be informed in writing.
See complete details in the attached document.
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