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Africa Youth Energy Forum on Just Transition 2025 – Call for Participation.

The SDG7 Youth Constituency, IRENA Youth Council, and Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) are co-hosting the Africa Youth Energy Forum on Just Transition 2025, taking place during the EnergyNow SDG7 Action Forum on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York.

Date: 24 September 2025
Time: 15:00 – 16:45
Location: 211 East 46th St, New York

This flagship youth-led forum will:
Showcase youth-led clean energy innovations from Africa from the youth sustainable energy hub
Feature a high-level panel with leaders from international organizations, philanthropy, the private sector, and youth.
Provide open networking between youth, funders, and partners.
We are inviting African youth, youth innovators, organizations, partners, funders, and stakeholders to join us in advancing an inclusive and innovative energy transition for Africa.

👉 If you will be in New York during UNGA80 and would like to participate, please complete this form by 12:00pm WAT, Monday 15 September 2025.

⚠️ Please note: Due to limited venue capacity, completing this form does not guarantee participation. Confirmed participants will receive an official confirmation email from the organizers. A livestream option may also be shared for those unable to attend in person.