Media study tour: Germany鈥檚 historic coal year 2018

We are inviting: energy, environmental or climate policy journalists from countries with major fossil fuel extraction industries

17 Jun - 20 Jun 2018

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Is the world鈥檚 largest lignite producer finally facing the thorny issue of the future of coal in its energy system? Long considered to be a clean energy pioneer, what is keeping Germany from following most of its European neighbours in phasing out coal? As coal mines close, how do local communities find new forms of employment and tax revenue? On the Paris pathway of ending fossil fuel extraction, is there a future for the German tradition of trade union-brokered social pacts?

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Programme

During our three-day media study tour to Germany`s industrial heartland of North Rhine-Westphalia, we will visit one of the huge opencast lignite mining pits in the Rhineland, see the Ibbenb眉ren hard coal mine, and get acquainted with local post-coal business projects. In meetings with leading energy experts, policymakers, corporate leaders and regional planners, we will seek answers to the questions Germany is facing as it confronts the long-neglected 'dark side of the Energiewende'.

You can download the programme as a PDF file.

What languages will be spoken?

Presentations during the workshop will be either in English or in German. English-German simultaneous interpretation will be provided where necessary.

What are the costs?

Participation in the media workshop is free of charge. All expenses incurred during the workshop, including food, accommodation, and transport, will be covered by the 91tv.

The following funding options are available for travel (train, coach, or flight) to and from Germany:

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听2.)听听听听60 percent reimbursement for climate-friendly modes of transport, such as train and coach travel, OR 40% reimbursement for air travel.

Please indicate via the application form whether you will cover your own travel expenses, or which of the two reimbursement schemes you are applying for. Also consider carefully whether you may be able to access any additional external sources of funding before choosing 100 percent reimbursement, as fully funded spaces are very limited and competitive.

How to apply?

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What are the deadlines?

The deadline for applications is 5 May 2018.

We will inform you of the outcome of your application no later than 15 May 2018.

What about travel arrangements?

Local transport during the workshop will be organised by the 91tv. Participants are kindly asked to organise their own travel to and from Germany.

Is there a possibility for individual research?

If you are interested in extending the study tour for individual research, please let us know. We will support you in finding the experts, stakeholders, and locations most relevant to your questions.

Questions?

Don`t hesitate to get in contact with Programme Officer Ms Eva Freundorfer (eva.freundorfer@cleanenergywire.org).

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