Organiser details
The Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Programme (HICAP)
About the grant programme
An initiative to offer a limited number of grants to support professional journalists in reporting investigative stories on climate-related environmental issues, with special regard to adaptation measures.
Eligibility criteria
The journalists who apply can be
- From all media outlets – print, radio, television, and online.
- Of all nationalities -however, grants will be preferentially allocated to reporters from countries associated with the project (including China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan).
- Working in non-English media, but must indicate a proficiency in English, as English is the working language of the programme
Guidelines for application
Applicant to send the following
- A clear and concise description of intended project
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- A list of up to 10 relevant stories on climate change (including title, year, weblink to stories)
- A signed and stamped letter from editor of a reputable publishing or broadcast agency indicating an interest in broadcasting the project story
- Specifics of project duration
- A detailed breakdown of the proposed budget
- Plans for self-financing, including the availability of funds
Contact details
Send in your applications to hicapmediagrants@icimod.org
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