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How ESCAP supports youth empowerment for energy transition?

ESCAP recently launched a project on Supporting Youth Empowerment for Energy Transition in the Asia-Pacific Region. Through this platform, young activists and organizations can receive mentorship, funding and technical support to launch innovative energy solutions and advocacy campaigns.

How can young people contribute to the energy transition?

As future leaders and professionals, youth must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate and contribute to the energy transition. Many young people are studying fields such as environmental science, renewable energy engineering and sustainable business, positioning themselves to drive change in energy sectors.

Why is youth a key source of energy talent?

Youth are emerging as an important source of talent for achieving energy access, renewable energy, energy efficiency targets, and already account for a substantial fraction of jobs in the renewables sector. At the same time, youth is increasingly engaging in climate change and energy transition issues.

How can the energy sector support young people?

The energy sector will need to offer more meaningful support and opportunities throughout young people’s career trajectory, particularly for vulnerable and underrepresented communities such as women, rural and those who live in remote areas or those without formal education.

Why is youth engagement important in the energy transition?

By including them in the energy transition, we make sure that the future energy systems are fit for a sustainable society.41 Youth engagement can help governments achieve improved results on public service delivery, public financial management, governance, social inclusion and empowerment.

Why do young people want to work in the energy sector?

Many young people are studying fields such as environmental science, renewable energy engineering and sustainable business, positioning themselves to drive change in energy sectors. Youth are not just learning; they are also conducting impactful research and using digital platforms to raise awareness.