Call for participants: Workshop on reporting China's role in Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

The workshop will take place in Singapore on 19-20 May, followed by attendance at the Climate Group Asia Action Summit on 21 May, where journalists will have the chance to network with decision makers and experts from business, government, and civil society drawn from across the region.

About the workshop

As China’s investment footprint in Southeast Asia deepens, journalists face a growing need to report on these developments with nuance and insight. Yet covering Chinese stakeholders, navigating finance data, and framing stories that reflect genuine community concerns remains a challenge for many newsrooms.

This workshop will bring together a small cohort of experienced journalists to develop practical skills for reporting on China’s role in the region’s energy and climate landscape.

Sessions will cover:

• Dominant narratives around Chinese investment and how to test them

• How to approach and interview Chinese companies and stakeholders

• Framing stories that reflect important host country or community concerns

The workshop will also include attendance to the invite-only Climate Group Asia Action Summit in Singapore on 21 May. This will give participants the opportunity to connect with regional leaders, policymakers, and industry figures working on the clean energy transition, and to build their network for future reporting.

Dialogue Earth will cover travel and accommodation costs. 

Who should apply

This workshop is designed for mid-career and established journalists who meet the following criteria:

• Based in Indonesia

• Either working as a reporter, editor, or producer at a news organisation with strong local audiences, or a freelancer with established connections to local or regional publications

• Covering environment, energy, climate, business, or related beats

• Able to demonstrate prior reporting on topics related to Chinese investment, energy transition, or environmental issues in the region

• Committed to attending all workshop sessions and the Climate Group Asia Action Summit

To apply

Please submit the following:

• An updated CV

• A brief statement (300–400 words) describing your relevant reporting experience and how the workshop could benefit your reporting. Please highlight the China-related knowledge areas you seek to strengthen.

• A story idea on the role of China in Southeast Asian/Indonesian energy transitions that you would like to develop further at the workshop

• Two examples of recent work on related topics

• A list of publications you have reported for

Send applications to [email protected] with the subject line: Singapore Workshop Application – May 2026

The deadline for applications is 9:00am, 5th May. 

Space is limited. We encourage early application, as we may close the window sooner if we receive a high volume of applications. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis.