Dhaka Tribune Journalist Awarded COP31 Fellowship
Shaikh Shahrukh Farhan was selected for a climate media fellowship to report from COP31 in Antalya.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Environmental
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Journalist Shaikh Shahrukh Farhan has been awarded a 2026 Climate Change Media Partnership fellowship. He is one of 16 participants selected to cover the upcoming COP31 climate conference.
Why it matters
The program connects journalists from 15 countries to report on critical climate issues such as finance and emissions. These fellowships ensure diverse perspectives on international policy reach global audiences.
The fellowship cohort consists of 14 professional journalists and two independent creator-journalists. Shaikh Shahrukh Farhan brings 12 years of journalism experience to the program.
The players
Shaikh Shahrukh Farhan
He is a Dhaka Tribune journalist with 12 years of experience who will report on climate policy implications for Bangladesh.
Earth Journalism Network
This organization supports environmental reporting globally by providing fellowships and training to media professionals.
The details
Fellows will receive professional guidance from climate reporting experts Joydeep Gupta, Fermín Koop, and Imelda Abaño. The program is organized by the Earth Journalism Network, Informed Earth, and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.
Timeline
November 9 to 20, 2026: COP31 conference takes place in Antalya, Türkiye.
Deeper Dive
The selection follows the established precedent set by the Climate Change Media Partnership fellowship in facilitating international climate coverage. This news updates the figures for the upcoming COP31 cohort relative to previous climate summits.
Readers can expect expanded coverage of climate finance and greenhouse gas reduction policies from diverse global perspectives during the conference. The fellows' reporting will provide localized context on how international climate policies impact specific nations like Bangladesh.
The takeaway
Journalism fellowships are essential for bridging the gap between global climate negotiations and local community realities. Readers can better understand climate policy by following reporting from diverse regions impacted by environmental shifts.
Further reading
For more information on climate reporting initiatives, visit the Environmental section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dhaka Tribune.
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