The Break Down is “dedicated to examining how capitalism has both shaped, and is being reshaped by, accelerating climate and ecological crisis.” They’re open for pitches for ISSUE #5: REPAIR:

“For The BREAK–DOWN Issue #5 we are looking for pitches that examine climate adaptation, intervention and repair.”

“We are interested in argumentative essays, geopolitical or political-economic analysis, reportage, photojournalism and dispatches from around the world. We look for work that troubles the received wisdom and that tells us something new and unexpected about the future we face. We especially welcome pitches from writers based outside the centres of the Global North.”

They pay £650 for written pieces of around 3,000 words. In certain circumstances, they may offer higher rates for on-the-ground reporting where costs are greater. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.

Deadline: November 12th, 2026