Deadline: December 15, 2025
The EJN Virtual Media Workshop to Strengthen Reporting on Business Engagement with Climate Change in Indonesia 2026 is now open for applications. This specialised five-day virtual training is designed to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to report more effectively on how businesses engage with climate change issues in Indonesia. It is part of the Earth Journalism Network’s Business and Climate Media Initiative (BCMI), which aims to enhance media coverage of business-related climate challenges and solutions worldwide.
This workshop presents a crucial opportunity for journalists seeking to deepen their understanding of climate-related business reporting and contribute to more informed public discourse ahead of 2026.
About the Workshop
The workshop will take place online across five days:
- 22 January 2026
- 23 January 2026
- 24 January 2026
- 30 January 2026
- 31 January 2026
Each session runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Jakarta time, allowing participants from across the country to join conveniently.
The EJN Virtual Media Workshop to Strengthen Reporting on Business Engagement with Climate Change in Indonesia 2026 is structured to build journalist capacity in understanding Indonesia’s climate transition landscape, business participation, financing mechanisms and more.
What the Workshop Covers (Five-Day Training Agenda)
Day 1: Energy Transition and Industrial Sectors
Participants will explore Indonesia’s ongoing energy transition, the role of industrial sectors, and the growing issue of greenwashing within corporate climate claims.
Day 2: Technology Transformation and Renewable Energy Business Opportunities
This session examines emerging technologies and the expanding opportunities within the renewable energy sector.
Day 3: ESG Implementation and Business Involvement
A detailed overview of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, related regulations, and private-sector engagements in ESG adoption.
Day 4: Carbon Markets and Blue/Green Carbon Potential
Journalists will learn how carbon markets function, including blue and green carbon initiatives, and their relevance to climate mitigation.
Day 5: Climate Finance Mechanisms
Covering both domestic and international climate financing models, this session helps journalists understand the complex financing landscape driving climate action.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to journalists from:
- Online media
- Television
- Radio
- Freelance journalists
- Staff reporters from local, national or international outlets
EJN strongly encourages applications from:
- Women journalists
- Indigenous journalists
- Journalists from rural areas
- Early-career reporters
A maximum of 30 participants will be selected for the training.
Benefits of Participation
- Certificate of Completion – Granted to participants who attend all training sessions.
- Access to Story Grant Opportunity – Eligible participants may apply for a reporting grant to produce in-depth climate and business stories following the workshop.
- Expert-led training – Sessions are facilitated by professionals specialising in climate reporting, business sustainability, and policy.
Why This Workshop Matters
Climate change reporting has never been more important, particularly as the business sector plays a central role in emissions, adaptation strategies and the green economy transition. This workshop empowers journalists to:
- Cover complex climate-business interactions more accurately
- Identify genuine sustainability efforts versus greenwashing
- Report on Indonesia’s energy transition with greater clarity
- Strengthen transparency and public understanding of corporate climate practices
- Contribute to national dialogue on sustainability and policy reform
By improving media literacy in this field, the programme enhances the quality of climate reporting in Indonesia — a critical step as the country navigates global commitments and domestic energy reforms.
How to Apply
Applications are now open for interested journalists across Indonesia.
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