Deadline extended: Virtual workshop on business, climate change reporting [Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Thailand]

Business and finance journalists in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Thailand can register for an online workshop.

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network  (EJN) is hosting a virtual media workshop. This workshop will focus on the role of the business sector in the climate crisis—both in how it contributes to climate change and its potential to drive climate action, scale up sustainable solutions and strengthen a greener economy.

Journalists will gain insights from researchers, policymakers and representatives from local communities and the business sector on how businesses, innovation, technology and climate finance can reduce emissions and promote decarbonization in an inclusive way in four target countries in Asia.

The workshop will be held Aug, 26 to 27 and Sept. 2 to 3.

Participants are eligible for a story grants.

The extended deadline is Aug. 1.

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