Calling submissions for the IRENA Youth Forum: The New Generation of Decision Makers!
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.
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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:
- High level plenaries
- Experts Debates & Roundtables
- Workshops and Seminars
- Interactive activities
- Youth Circles
- High Level Bilateral meetings
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The event strives for a global and balanced geographical representation of youth and highly encourages applications from youth in LDCs, SIDS and developing countries.
Location:
United Arab EmiratesBenefits
- Upon selection, full sponsorship, including travel and accommodations, will be provided for up to 35 participants.
IRENA Youth Forum delegates are expected to attend and participate in:
- High level plenaries
- Experts Debates & Roundtables
- Workshops and Seminars
- Interactive activities
- Youth Circles
- High Level Bilateral meetings
Eligibilities
- Young people from all over the world can apply to attend the IRENA Youth Forum. Applicants have to be aged at least 16 years old and below 35 years old by the time the Forum takes place.
- Applicants who express high motivation and concrete dedication to renewable energy and just transition are more likely to be selected.
- The IRENA Youth Forum to be held in the margins of the 15th IRENA Assembly in January 2025 will be conducted in English.
- Applicants need to have a valid passport throughout the duration of the Forum.
Application Process
Interested youth between the age of 16 and 35 years can submit their application by completing the application form.
- Feel free to take your time to prepare your answers offline and then fill in the below application once you are ready.
- Please avoid filling empty answers just to go through the application form.
- Please be informed that the use of AI tool in filling the application will directly disqualify your application.
- Please fill in all answers in English and avoid using any other language.
- Please make sure to submit your application as soon as you can and don’t wait until the very last minute to avoid any technical issues.
Application Deadline: September 25, 2024 (6 Days Remaining)
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