Communicators’ Workshop on Renewable Energy in Uttar Pradesh, India

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites communicators to join a workshop on renewable energy in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, from September 26-28, 2024. Communicators from Uttar Pradesh and those with outlets that have large audiences in Uttar Pradesh are eligible.

To improve awareness of the renewable energy landscape in Uttar Pradesh, and better inform the public about potential solutions to overcome the challenges it faces, EJN is organizing a three-day workshop on renewable energy  for communicators. The workshop is designed to strengthen the skills of communicators to research and report on relatively under-reported renewable energy issues in India, such as rooftop solar and decentralized solar power.

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

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 August 19, 2024. For more information about this opportunity and to register, please click here.