CFAs: Communicators’ Workshop on Renewable Energy in India

In recent months, policymakers have aimed to create an enabling environment to boost renewable energy capacity in Bihar. Positioned to offer “sunshine opportunities to investors” the state — whose economy is outpacing the national growth rate — has set a target to have renewable energy account for 40% of its total power consumption by 2030.

To improve public awareness of this ambitious target, the progress made till date and the road ahead, EJN is organizing a three-day workshop for communicators. The workshop sessions are designed to strengthen the skills of communicators to research and report on relatively less-discussed renewable energy issues in India, such as decentralized renewable energy, RE applications, biofuels, and transmission and distribution.

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 workshop will be held in Gaya, Bihar, from June 27-29, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are open to communicators based in Bihar from print, online, radio and television outlets. Communicators based outside Bihar but working for outlets with large audiences in Bihar are also eligible.
• The organizers will cover the cost of travel, accommodation, and meals of selected participants.
• The workshop will include a field trip to a suitable location.
• They especially encourage women and early- and mid-career professionals to apply.
• 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 Hindi.
  • Demonstrate interest in renewable energy issues.
  • Permit republication by the organizers of any output as a result of participation in the workshop.

For more information, visit EJN.