Deadline: 10 January 2025
The Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Just Transition Research Centre at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur invite communicators to join a workshop on renewable energy at IIT Kanpur from February 20-22, 2025.
To improve public awareness of this ambitious target, including progress toward achieving a just transition and the challenges ahead, EJN and the Just Transition Research Centre (JTRC) at IIT Kanpur are jointly organizing a three-day workshop for communicators. The JTRC seeks to enable evidence- driven and inclusive policymaking to facilitate the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
The workshop sessions are designed to strengthen the skills of communicators to explore relatively under-reported renewable energy issues in India. Selected communicators will have the opportunity to engage with researchers, thematic experts, policymakers and communities to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the situation.
Focus Areas
- Have some experience reporting in one or more of the following areas:
- Energy
- Environment
- Business
- Science
Costs Covered
- The organizers will cover the cost of travel, accommodation and meals of selected participants.
- The workshop will be held in the IIT Kanpur campus from February 20-22, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are open to communicators based in India from print, online, radio and television outlets. Preference will be given to applicants from Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
- The workshop will include a field trip to a suitable location.
- They especially encourage women and early- and mid-career professionals to apply.
- Commit to attending all days of the workshop.
- Understand and be able to communicate in English.
- Demonstrate an 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.
