At its annual Youth Forum, IRENA offered a platform for a dialogue between youth and global pioneers. The Forum brought together 140 young people from 50 countries and diverse backgrounds under the theme “Empowering Youth to Lead an Equitable Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future”.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched a new initiative, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), to support young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), supported by the United Arab Emirates, announced today three recipients of the newly established IRENA NewGen Rising Stars Award.

The IRENA NewGen Award 2024 selected the top four solutions from these 17 startups. As winners, they will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of potential investors and investment experts during a dedicated entrepreneurship event in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2025.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds to join GROWTH@IRENA, a comprehensive five-week training program.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched for the Second year, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition.

To demonstrate its commitment to close collaboration with youth and strengthen young people's ownership and involvement in International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)'s youth initiatives, the Agency is inviting young creative minds to help reshape the 'IRENA Youth' brand through a logo design contest.

The 2024 edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Forum, themed ‘Youth at the Core of a Just Energy Transition: Skills, Empowerment and Innovation', aimed to not only foster discussions but also equip young participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to shape a more sustainable and inclusive energy future.