Applications for the EJN Story Grants for Moroccan Journalists to Report on the Mediterranean Sea in 2023 are currently open.
EJN is offering reporting grants to journalists from Morocco interested in developing in-depth stories exposing the scale of unsustainable marine management and biodiversity loss in the Mediterranean Sea.
Story ideas that focus on the following themes are welcome:
- Biodiversity loss in the Mediterranean Sea
- Endangered marine species
- Marine protected areas
- Marine pollution
- The deep sea
- Illegal and destructive fishing
- Destructive impact of bottom trawling
- Destructive fishing practices (trawling, nets, dynamite)
- Overfishing of species such as blackspot seabreams, European hake, blue and red shrimp, deep-water rose shrimp, sardines, anchovies, sardinellas, red mullets, Black Sea turbots, European eels and common dolphinfish as well as the impact of incidental catch of vulnerable species including sharks, seabirds and sea turtles.
EJN is looking to receive proposals which highlight the impact of these practices on coastal communities, including the loss of sustainable livelihoods, the challenges of small-scale fishers, the decline of valuable ecosystems and the loss of natural and cultural heritage.
It also welcomes story proposals which highlight solutions or actions put forward by governments, commissions, local NGOs, fishing communities, as well as non-state actors and companies working on developments relating to AI and maritime surveillance, including the use of drone, satellite technology to help tackle the Med marine issues.
Worth of Award
Five grants with a budget of up to 500 Euros each will be awarded to successful journalists.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be based in Morocco.
- Groups of journalists are eligible, however, the application must be made in the name of one lead applicant. Lead applicants are responsible for communicating with EJN and receiving funds on the group’s behalf, if awarded.
- For the purposes of this grant opportunity, we will only be accepting written applications in English or French. Applicants must either have a working understanding of English and French or have a translator available to assist with communication with Internews staff.
- Applications are open to journalists working in any medium (online, print, television, radio) and other expert media practitioners with professional reporting experience.
- Applications are also welcome from early-career journalists and experienced reporters with a track record of environmental issues.
- Furthermore, applications from freelance reporters and staff from all types of media organizations – international, national, local and community-based are accepted.
How to Apply
Apply online for the EJN Story Grants for Moroccan Journalists via the official website.
Deadline: December 17, 2022, 11:59 PM, (UTC +01)