Clean Energy Cafés
Collaborative Learning for Students and Academic Staff
Are you a student or academic staff member? Join the five-day Clean Energy Cafés in Romania, Malta and Spain, where you can tackle the challenges of clean energy and disinformation with like-minded people.
These intensive events offer you the unique opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, deepen your understanding of sustainability and earn the prestigious Clean Energy Disinformation Analyst Badge — a mark of your expertise and commitment to positive change!
Take part in the Clean Energy Cafés!
The Clean Energy Cafés are immersive, five-day in-person events designed for students (BA, MA, Ph.D.) and academic staff to explore the critical intersection of clean energy and disinformation. Held across Romania, Malta, and Spain, these sessions offer a unique platform to collaborate, engage in hands-on activities, and tackle real-world challenges in sustainability and communication.
Participants will engage in hands-on activities, gaining essential skills to critically analyze and debunk misinformation while crafting impactful strategies to communicate clean energy solutions. As part of these sessions, you will also have the chance to earn a certification of participation and the prestigious Clean Energy Disinformation Analyst badge, which highlights your expertise in combating disinformation and advancing sustainable practices. This badge is aligned with key European frameworks, such as DigComp 2.2 and ESCO, showcasing your competence in digital literacy, communication, and content creation.
These cafés are not just about knowledge—they’re about fostering connections, exchanging ideas, and joining a multidisciplinary community committed to building a sustainable future. Whether you’re driven by clean energy advocacy, intrigued by media literacy, or eager to make a tangible difference, the Clean Energy Cafés are your platform to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful change.
Be part of the solution—join us!
Discover the Clean Energy Cafés
Complete the course and earn the Clean Energy Disinformation Analyst badge
Gain your certificate!
Participants of the Clean Energy Cafés have the unique opportunity to earn a certification of participation and the Clean Energy Disinformation Analyst badge, which formally recognises their acquired skills and contributions during the programme. This certification is designed to demonstrate your expertise in analysing misinformation, developing counter-narratives, and advocating for clean energy solutions.
Certification criteria
To obtain certification and the badge, participants must fulfil the following criteria:
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Attendance: Attend at least 90% of the sessions in the five-day programme and participate in key events such as the Clean Energy Cafés and Living Labs to ensure full engagement with the content and activities.
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Active participation and collaboration: Engage meaningfully in group discussions, collaborative tasks, and practical exercises, demonstrating the ability to apply the knowledge gained to real-life scenarios. Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, integrating diverse perspectives to tackle clean energy challenges and create innovative solutions
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Completion of practical exercises: Successfully complete all assigned practical exercises, including analysing misinformation, developing counter-arguments, and designing communication strategies for clean energy solutions. Participation in experiential scenarios and simulations is also required.
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Knowledge assessment: Complete all required assessments, including initial and final evaluations, reflection tasks, and satisfaction questionnaires, to demonstrate understanding of key concepts such as media literacy, clean energy narratives, and disinformation strategies.
Recognition
The “Clean Energy Disinformation Analyst” certification and badge are based on European standards such as DigComp 2.2 and ESCO and emphasise your skills in the areas of digital competence, communication and content creation. The badge serves as a digital credential that can be shared on professional platforms such as LinkedIn and strengthens your academic and professional profile.
By fulfilling these criteria, you will not only receive recognition for your efforts, but also join a growing community of people who want to make a difference and have the tools to combat misinformation and promote sustainable energy practises.
Empower Your Knowledge and Skills!
Clean Energy Days is a dynamic, five-day learning experience that combines cutting-edge knowledge, hands-on activities and collaborative problem solving. Immerse yourself in the world of clean energy and tackle the challenges of disinformation with expert guidance and innovative tools.
What awaits you?
Day 1: Understanding Disinformation
Explore how false narratives influence public perception and policy-making. Learn to identify the differences between disinformation, misinformation, and malinformation, and understand their societal and environmental impacts.
Day 2: Clean Energy Solutions
Discover the fundamentals of clean energy sources like solar, wind, bioenergy, and hydropower. Understand their vital role in reducing fossil fuel dependence and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Day 3: Disinformation narratives and strategies
Analyze the tactics and channels used to spread disinformation about clean energy. Develop skills to recognize misinformation patterns and counter them with evidence-based communication.
Day 4: Communicating science effectively
Gain practical tools to simplify complex scientific concepts and craft compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences. Overcome barriers to communicating about clean energy and build trust.
Day 5: Practical applications
Apply your knowledge through simulations, role plays, and team exercises. Create impactful narratives to debunk disinformation and foster critical thinking and teamwork.
Join one of our three editions of the Clean Energy Cafés
CEC1 - Madrid (Spain)
Date: June 2026
Place: Universiy Rey Juan Carlos
CEC2 - Malta
Date: July 2026
Place: Universiy of Malta
CEC3 - Bucarest (Romania)
Date: September 2026
Place: MVNIA
Interactive Digital Learning Materials
In this section you will find a collection of interactive digital learning materials to help participants prepare for the Clean Energy Cafés. These resources are designed to put you in realistic, simulated scenarios where you can practise recognising and refuting clean energy disinformation.
The materials provide an engaging way to explore how misinformation spreads, understand its impact, and develop strategies to effectively combat it. They include activities that will enhance your critical thinking and communication skills and ensure you are well equipped for the collaborative sessions ahead.
These resources are accessible to all participants and provide a valuable foundation for meaningful engagement during in-person Clean Energy Cafés. Dive in, explore the topic, and start gaining the skills to tackle misinformation and promote clean energy solutions!
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