Communicators’ Workshop on Renewable Energy in Chennai, India

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites communicators to join a national workshop on renewable energy in Chennai, from October 24-26, 2024. Communicators from anywhere in India are eligible; those from Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are especially encouraged to apply

The workshop on renewable energy sessions are designed to improve the understanding of communicators of the state of the renewable energy sector in India, the challenges ahead and the ways to overcome those challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about under-reported aspects of renewable energy, including biofuels, green hydrogen, energy storage and offshore wind energy, directly from experts.

EJN will facilitate engagement between communicators, researchers, subject experts, policymakers and communities, providing an opportunity to gain knowledge and deepen understanding of key issue areas.

The organisers will cover the cost of travel, accommodation, and meals of selected participants, and the workshop will include a field trip to a suitable location.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Commit to attending all days of the workshop.
• Have some experience reporting in one or more of the following areas: Energy, Environment, Business, Science
• Understand and be able to communicate in English and/or Marathi.
• Demonstrate interest in renewable energy issues.
• Permit republication by the organisers of any output as a result of participation in the workshop.

Application guidelines

The deadline for applications is September 9, 2024. For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please click here.