Pitches wanted (green energy, Southeast Asia) | $400 per article
Added 2024-07-25 19:30:32 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: DIALOGUE EARTH
Deadline: 31 July 2024
We are seeking talented journalists to craft compelling stories on Southeast Asia’s ‘green energy transition’.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Renewable energy projects
Sustainable agriculture practices
Policies and initiatives for reducing carbon footprint in the region
Community-led environmental initiatives
Critical minerals and the energy transition
Chinese investment in distributed renewable energy
The limitations of China’s ‘no new coal overseas’ pledge
CONTEXT
In recent years, climate-induced disasters, such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods have severely impacted Southeast Asia, highlighting and worsening regional inequalities. The COVID-19 pandemic has further emphasized the need for a sustainable development model. This has led to calls for a “green and just recovery” policy agenda.
REQUIREMENTS
Journalist profile: We prioritize commissioning local journalists with proven experience in environmental journalism. However, we will consider pitches from journalists based in the region with a good track record covering the above issues.
Perspective: Stories should emphasize the role of renewable energy in the region.
Region: Focus on countries within Southeast Asia – can be one country or multiple.
Format: In-depth articles, features, investigative reports, or narrative storytelling.
Length: 1,000-1,200 words per article.
Pitch deadline: 31 July. Please note we will be assigning/commissioning stories ahead of this date; early submissions are strongly encouraged.
NB: We are looking for original story ideas and are unlikely to publish a story that has been covered extensively elsewhere, unless there is a very clear new angle/development.
COMPENSATION
Rates are $400 USD per article.
HOW TO PITCH
Submit your pitch to us by clicking through and reaching out to the relevant editor (Fidelis, Tyler, or Soraya). Include a brief description of your story, your approach, and any relevant background information.
We look forward to your submissions and are excited to work with you to highlight these critical issues!
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Reach out to the relevant editors listed here
Website: https://dialogue.earth/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Dialogue Earth is an independent non-profit dedicated to producing environmental journalism and conversations on urgent climate and sustainability topics. It is committed to accurately portraying China’s development impacts across the Global South through geopolitically even-handed reporting and constructive dialogue. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Energy, Climate, Food, Water, Justice, Nature, Business, Ocean
Review the submission guidelines here.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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