Introducing The
Climate Feed
Fellowship
A JOURNALISM fellowship dedicated to empowering young REPORTERS to tell a better food and climate story.
About the Fellowship
The Climate Feed Fellowship is part of Climate Feed, a new initiative focused on helping reporters better understand and communicate the vital link between food and climate change. Led by Sonalie Figueiras, the founder and Editor in Chief of Green Queen Media, Climate Feed aims to tackle the widespread lack of coverage in mainstream media about how our food choices impact the climate crisis. Our inaugural program, the Climate Feed Fellowship, aims to empower 6 emerging journalists with the tools and connections they need to fill this significant gap in coverage.
12 week
program
6 journalists
per cohort
12,000 words
published
2 million
readers reached
Why Now?
Food is a major driver of the climate crisis, yet it remains under-reported. The media has a powerful role to play in raising awareness and shaping public understanding.
Food and agriculture account for between
25 – 33%
of all global GHG emissions
Animal agriculture alone is responsible for
11.1 – 19.6%
of all global GHG emissions
65 – 77%
of people are unaware about meat consumption’s impact on the environment
93%
of climate reporting never mentions livestock farming’s GHG emissions
What’s Involved?
The Climate Feed Fellowship will offer 6 emerging journalists from around the world the opportunity to partake in a 12-week program, starting 1st September 2025.
Receive Training from Leading Climate Reporters & Editors
Receive mentoring and climate media training from experts in the field.
- Dedicated editor for the duration of your fellowship training.
- Workshops on key climate issues and the critical role of food in the climate crises.
- Introduction to investigative reporting techniques.
- Training on the use of data in climate reporting, ethical reporting, data journalism, climate science, and more.
Get Your Work Read By a Global Audience
Have your work seen by over 20 million readers.
- Publication of story on Green Queen Media’s digital news platform and promotion via social media and newsletter channels.
- Stories to be featured in the Covering Climate Now sharing library for potential republishing by leading international news outlets.
- Stories to be highlighted by high-profile climate writers/columnists.
Access to Climate Feed Network
Tap into our network of food and climate experts, journalists, and resources.
- Lifetime offer to join Climate Feed events.
- Access to analysis of new food/climate reports from Climate Feed experts.
- Connection with a global network of peers and professionals in food journalism.
- Exposure to different perspectives and practices in food journalism.
Confirmed Speakers
Thin Lei Win
Lead Reporter at Food Systems Newsroom & Lighthouse Reports & Co- Founder Myanmar Now
Sophie Egan
Founder of Full Table Solutions, Dir. Of Strategy at Food For Climate League, & Senior Advisor at Stanford Food Institute
Sonalie Figueiras
Founder & CEO at Green Queen, Ekowarehouse & Source Green
Robbie Lockie
Founder of Food Facts & Co-Founder of Plant Based News
Marlana Malerich
Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer at Rooted Research Collective
Alice Millbank
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer at Rooted Research Collective
Lucy Millbank
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer at Rooted Research Collective
Anay Mridul
Lead Reporter at Green Queen Media
More to be confirmed soon!
Who can join?
Journalists from anywhere in the world with up to five years of experience in the field.
Start your Application Today!
Deadline is: June 20th 2025
Apply HereFAQs
Who can apply to the fellowship?
Any journalist (anywhere in the world and of any age) with less than five years of professional reporting experience. Proficiency in English is required.
How does the application process work?
You will start by submitting an article pitch, your writing portfolio and any relevant external links associated with your journalism (e.g. personal Substack/newsletter, Muckrack profile, X/Bluesky/Threads profile, personal blogs). Shortlisted applicants will then be invited for an interview with the Climate Feed team. Following final selection, successful fellows will receive a welcome packet and onboarding information by September 1st.
How many hours do I need to dedicate to the fellowship?
Fellows should expect to dedicate approximately 4-6 hours per week over the course of the program. This includes attending training workshops, participating in mentorship sessions, conducting research, writing, and editing.
How long is the fellowship program?
The program will run from September 2025 through December 2025, culminating in the publication of each of each of the fellows’ stories on the Green Queen website and across Green Queen’s various channels on the Green Queen website and across Green Queen’s various channels.
Is the fellowship paid?
Yes. Each fellow will receive a $1,000 USD stipend upon successful completion of the fellowship. In addition to financial support, the fellowship offers significant professional development, personalized mentoring, publication opportunities, and global exposure for emerging journalists.
Where will my work be published?
All fellows’ stories will be published on Green Queen Media’s digital news platform. Additionally, stories will be submitted to the Covering Climate Now Sharing Library, making them accessible for republication by a network of over 500 international news outlets.
What topics can I write about?
We welcome pitches on critical issues at the intersection of food systems and climate change, including:
- Dietary change: shifting to plant-forward diets, the future of protein, behavior change for sustainability.
- The future of food: transitioning towards plant-rich diets towards plant-rich diets, climate-resilient agriculture, tackling food waste, and adapting farming systems.
- Food justice and health: global food security, food inequity, indigenous food solutions, and the link between health and sustainable food systems.
What kind of training and support will I receive?
Fellows will receive:
- A dedicated editor for story development.
- Access to leading climate and food systems journalists through panels and Q&A through panels and Q&A.
- Training workshops on climate reporting, investigative journalism, ethical storytelling, data journalism, and more.
- Access to Climate Feed research, expert panels, and the Covering Climate Now network.
- Promotion support through Green Queen’s media and social channels.
What are the benefits of participating?
- Publication of your work on a leading global media platform.
- Amplification of your story through social media, newsletters, and republishing networks.
- Professional mentorship and skills development.
- Continued access to Climate Feed alumni events and professional networks beyond the duration of the fellowship beyond the duration of the fellowship.
- Spotlight and recognition across the global future food media ecosystem. Spotlight and recognition across the global future food media ecosystem.
Will I have access to a professional network after the fellowship ends?
Yes! Fellows will become part of the Climate Feed alumni network, gaining continued access to events, report briefings, and professional connections through Green Queen Media and Covering Climate Now.
Got any questions? Get in touch: climatefeed@greenqueen.com.hk
The Climate Feed Fellowship has been proudly brought to you by the teams at Green Queen and Rooted Research Collective.
