The New Generation of Decision Makers IRENA Youth Forum @ the 15th IRENA Assembly

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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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.

IRENA Youth Forum delegates are expected to attend and participate in:

  1. High level plenaries
  2. Experts Debates & Roundtables
  3. Workshops and Seminars
  4. Interactive activities
  5. Youth Circles
  6. High Level Bilateral meetings

Global Participation

The event strives for a global and balanced geographical representation of youth and highly encourages applications from youth in LDCs, SIDS and developing countries.

Upon selection, full sponsorship, including travel and accommodations, will be provided for up to 35 participants.

Application Process

Interested youth between the age of 16 and 35 years can submit their application by completing the application form.

The deadline for individual applications is 24 September 2024 (at midnight, Abu Dhabi local time). Participants will be selected based on their commitment to accelerating progress on renewable energy deployment.

Submit your application and be part of the new generation of decision-makers!

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Should you have any questions, please contact youth@irena.org.