Workshop for Communicators and Content Creators on Renewable Energy Education Training

Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites communicators and content creators to join a workshop on renewable energy in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from September 24-26, 2026. This opportunity is open to content creators interested in deepening their understanding of renewable energy issues and developing reporting skills, as well as communicators looking to strengthen their social media storytelling.

The workshop is primarily for communicators and content creators based in Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states. Interested communicators and content creators based in other states may also apply.

Overview

Uttar Pradesh has become one of India’s powerhouses in generating electricity from biomass—its installed capacity of 2.33 GW biomass generation power by the end of June 2026 was second only to Maharashtra. And in solar power, UP New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) is pushing rooftop solar hard through the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar yojana (Solar home plan).

But there is still a long way to go before the clean energy transition makes a significant mark on India’s most populous state. And the way the transition progresses in UP will have a major influence on India’s ability to meet its goal of installing 500 GW of renewable energy generation capacity by 2030.

What are the challenges on the road ahead, and what are the ways to overcome these challenges? For one, it is clear that the transition to clean energy can be achieved only with widespread public support and participation. Communicators and content creators can play a catalytic role in engaging the public on various aspects of this transition, explaining why it is crucial, how it can be achieved and addressing the challenges and solutions along the way.

To help accelerate this process, EJN is holding a workshop for communicators from print, online, radio, television, and digital outlets and  social media content creators—including influencers—to improve their understanding of these issues. The workshop will be held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from September 24-26, 2026.

Selected participants will learn from industry leaders, subject experts and community leaders and go on a field trip to see the rollout of renewable energy first-hand and discuss ideas with seasoned mentors. There will be specialized sessions on solutions journalism, content creation and communication skills, with hands-on training.

The workshop will be held in Agra from September 24-26, 2026.

• Read about our last workshop in Visakhapatnam here. 

Logistics

• The organizers will cover the cost of travel, accommodation and meals for the selected participants.

• We especially encourage women, early- and mid-career professionals, members of disadvantaged communities and members of Indigenous communities to apply.

• Applicants are required to be transparent about the use of generative AI tools, if any, to revise their proposals. EJN reserves the right to disqualify applicants from consideration if they have been found to have engaged in unethical or improper professional conduct, including, but not limited to, submitting AI-generated content as their own.

Eligibility  

Applicants must:   

• Commit to attending all days of the workshop.

• Demonstrate an interest in renewable energy issues.

• Permit republication by the organizers of any output as a result of participation in the workshop.

• Content creators should actively and frequently post short-form videos on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X or other leading social media platforms, relating to topics such as environment, energy, economy, lifestyle, social issues, travel, science, politics and health. Content creators with an audience size of more than 20,000 followers will have an advantage. Prior content focused on renewable energy is not a requirement.

• Communicators should actively and frequently report on environmental and/or energy issues and can be staff or freelancers. They should also have familiarity with and presence on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X or other leading social media platforms, but there is no audience size requirement.

• Applicants from Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states will get priority. Applicants from Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha will get secondary priority.