Applications Invited for Communicators’ Workshop on Renewable Energy in Chennai

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About the Organization

Created in 2004, EJN is now a truly global network of reporters and media outlets in virtually every region of the world.

Environmental and climate change reporting is now more urgent than ever, but journalists face myriad and mounting challenges in covering these topics. The media industry is in crisis, and misinformation is on the rise. Reporters working for cash-strapped news agencies often don't have the resources to research a story properly; freelancers, even less so. That’s where EJN comes in.

About the Event

India now has over 87 gigawatts (GW) of solar power, and over 47 GW of wind power generation capacity installed, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. In addition, over 10 GW of co-generation capacity has been installed through biofuel sources. The total installed capacity through renewable energy sources has crossed the 150 GW mark.

But there is still a long way to go before India can reach its declared goal of 500 GW installed capacity through renewables by 2030. The road ahead has many promises but also many challenges.

To improve public awareness of this ambitious target, the progress made till date and the steps still required in the years to come, EJN is organizing a three-day national workshop for communicators. The workshop 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 workshop will be held in Chennai from October 24-26, 2024.

Eligibility

• 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.
• Demonstrate interest in renewable energy issues.
• Permit republication by the organizers of any output as a result of participation in the workshop.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 9 September 2024, 11:59 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

• Click the 'Apply now' button at the top of the page.
• If you start the application and want to come back and complete it later, you can click 'Save Draft.' To return to the draft, you'll need to go back to the opportunity and click 'Apply now' again to finalize the application.
• Staffers must provide a letter from their supervisor approving their attendance at the workshop.
• Applicants must submit two published samples or links to work that has appeared online. Work related to renewable energy issues is preferred.
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