Call for Applications: Join IRENA Youth Forum 2025 (Fully-funded)

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The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) sixth IRENA Youth Forum: The New Generation of Decision Makers will convene from 9 – 13 January 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at the margins of the fifteenth session of the IRENA Assembly (11-13 January 2025). The Assembly is the Agency’s ultimate decision-making authority where Heads of State/Government, Ministers and global stakeholders meet to discuss and advance the energy transition.

The 2025 IRENA Youth Forum will strengthen youth networks and connect them with global thought leaders, government representatives, and IRENA experts. The Forum will create a space for young people to contribute to the Agency’s mission of accelerating renewable energy deployment to achieve climate objectives and advance the sustainable development agenda.

Through a series of interactive sessions, including open dialogues and thematic workshops, participants will be able to add a youth perspective to the global energy discourse.

Participants will engage in interactive sessions, including open dialogues and thematic workshops, where they can influence the global energy discourse. The Forum’s activities will include:

High-Level Plenaries
Expert Debates & Roundtables
Workshops and Seminars
Interactive Activities
Youth Circles
High-Level Bilateral Meetings

Eligibility Criteria for IRENA Youth Forum

The IRENA Youth Forum is open to young people aged 16 to 35 from around the world. The event seeks to ensure global and balanced geographical representation, with a strong focus on youth from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and developing countries.
Up to 35 participants will be selected and fully sponsored, including travel and accommodations.

How to Apply for IRENA Youth Forum

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Application Deadline: 24 September 2024 (at midnight, Abu Dhabi local time). Participants will be selected based on their commitment to accelerating progress on renewable energy deployment.

Should you have any questions, please contact [email protected].