By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The New York University Leonard Stern School of Business has announced its Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship for all journalists from different nationals to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics.
The program is designed for journalists–including reporters, editors and freelancers–interested in a deeper understanding of the interactions between climate change, financial markets and the broader economy.
The Fellowship aims to provide participants with both the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance.
Focus areas for Submissions
- How Climate Change is Roiling the Housing and Insurance Markets
- Climate Risks to Financial Stability
- How Climate Change is Altering Corporate Decision Making
- The Economics of Climate Regulation + Carbon Markets
- Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk
Fellowship Benefits
- A two-day in-person series of academic and social events at NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus.
- Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend.
- All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern.
Fellowship Dates
The next cohort will convene in New York City on September 18 and 19, 2025.
Eligibility:
- Applications are open to journalists interested in covering the interface between climate and the economy.
Application Requirements
Complete the application form here: Apply here
For more details, visit the official Fellowship Page
The New York University Leonard Stern School of Business has launched the Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship aimed at journalists from various nationalities. This fellowship is tailored for reporters, editors, and freelancers who want an in-depth understanding of how climate change impacts financial markets and the global economy. Key focus areas for the fellowship include climate change's effects on housing and insurance, financial stability, corporate decision-making, climate regulation economics, and the economic risk of biodiversity loss.
Fellows will attend a two-day event at NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus, complete with academic and social engagements. Participants from outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend for travel and accommodation, while local attendees will receive $1,000. NYU Stern covers all program and meal costs. The next fellowship session is set for September 18 and 19, 2025. Applications are open to journalists with an interest in the relationship between climate issues and the economy. Details about the application process can be found via the provided links to the application form and the official fellowship page.
