Call for Applications: International Renewable Energy Agency's (IRENA) Eighth IRENA Youth Forum

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About International Renewable Energy Agency's (IRENA) Eighth IRENA Youth Forum

The IRENA Youth Forum 2026 will mark the eighth edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) flagship platform for youth empowerment, intergenerational dialogue, and renewable energy innovation.  

Under the theme “Youth Innovation and Digital Solutions: From AI to Access in Renewable Energy”, this year’s Forum will explore how young people are leveraging artificial intelligence, digitalization, and new business models to expand access to renewable energy worldwide. The Forum will bring together youth leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, and partners to co-create solutions for a just and inclusive energy transition.

• Sponsor Organisation: International Renewable Energy Agency

Benefits of International Renewable Energy Agency's (IRENA) Eighth IRENA Youth Forum

Selected participants will:

• Gain direct exposure to the global renewable energy policy arena.
• Network with high-level decision makers, innovators, and peers from across the world.
• Co-develop the Youth Forum Outcome Statement, presented at the Seventeenth IRENA Assembly.
• Access opportunities to join IRENA’s broader youth initiatives, including the NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator and the Energy Transition Education Network.

International Renewable Energy Agency's (IRENA) Eighth IRENA Youth Forum Requirements

The Forum is open to young people aged 18-35 who are:

• Actively engaged in renewable energy, sustainability, innovation, or related fields.
• Leading or contributing to projects, startups, research, or advocacy initiatives that advance the energy transition.
• Motivated to collaborate with peers and partners to scale impact globally.

Application Date and Process

Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

30 September, 2025

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