International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Forum 2027

Applications are invited for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Forum 2027. The IRENA Youth Forum 2027 marks the eighth edition of IRENA's flagship platform for youth empowerment, intergenerational dialogue, and renewable energy innovation. Since 2020, the Forum has convened young leaders from around the world on the margins of the IRENA Assembly to shape the global energy transition agenda.

Under the theme "Youth Energising the Future: Grids, Storage and Flexibility for Renewable Energy Systems", the 2027 Forum will explore how young people are advancing grid modernisation, energy storage, and system flexibility to integrate higher shares of renewables and expand reliable energy access worldwide.

The Forum aims to amplify youth voices in global energy and climate policy; build youth understanding of grid infrastructure, storage technologies, system flexibility, and enabling policy/regulatory frameworks; foster capacity building and skills development; highlight youth roles in financing the energy transition; and strengthen partnerships between youth, governments, the private sector, academia, and international organisations.

Up to 40 participants will be selected for fully funded participation, covering travel, accommodation, and visa support. There is no application or participation fee. Additional participants will be invited to join on a partial-funded or self-funded basis.