IRENA Youth Forum 2026

The IRENA Youth Forum 2026 is a flagship platform for youth empowerment, intergenerational dialogue, and renewable energy innovation hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency. It gathers youth leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, and partners to co-create solutions for an inclusive energy transition. Selected participants gain exposure to the global renewable energy policy arena, opportunities to network with decision makers and peers, and involvement in shaping the Forum's outcomes.

Direct exposure to the global renewable energy policy arena; networking with decision makers, innovators, and peers; co-development of the Forum Outcome Statement; access to broader IRENA youth initiatives.

Open to young people aged 18-35 who are actively engaged in renewable energy, sustainability, innovation, or related fields and leading or contributing to relevant projects, startups, research, or advocacy initiatives.

Submit an application via the provided online form.