Rapid changes are underway in the energy sector, new government policies are taking shape in the U.S. and other countries and climate change is getting more attention than ever before. It is essential that journalists are equipped with the knowledge to report on the energy sector with insight and nuance. They are key to improving the dialogue around energy and environmental issues, creating a well-informed public and helping public and private sector leaders make better choices about our energy future.  

Each year, the Center on Global Energy Policy invites journalists from around the world to participate in the annual Energy Journalism Initiative seminar. Taught by CGEP scholars, Columbia faculty, and other academic, industry and government experts, the four-day seminar offers journalists the opportunity to learn about the intersecting disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including finance and markets, climate change, science and technology, and geopolitics. EJI participants will gain a greater understanding of energy issues, meet and learn from some of the world’s leading experts on these issues and enhance their networks and reporting on these vital topics. 

The program is open to journalists covering energy and the environment, with preference given to journalists with 5 or fewer years of experience on the beat. Thanks to generous support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, CGEP Advisory Board Member Reid Hoffman, and the late Jim Rogers, for their generous support of this program since its inception in 2017.

We invite you to explore the links below for additional information. Please contact Torre Lavelle at [email protected] with any questions. 

• About EJI

• EJI Alumni

EJI Steering Committee

The Steering Committee of the Energy Journalism Initiative provides advice and guidance on the design and execution of the program. We thank them for their pro-bono support.