ISETS and UN ESCAP Launch Global Youth Voice Competition and Youth Dialogue Program

[Sydney, 30 March 2024] – The International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) for initiating an Annual Youth Voice on Energy Transition Program.

ISETS and ESCAP successfully collaborated on the inaugural ISETS International Conference, which took place during the Asia Pacific Energy Week in October 2023. The event featured a Youth Competition and Youth Dialogue.

Building on this successful collaboration, the new partnership seeks to establish a regular platform for young innovators and thinkers. This partnership underscores the shared recognition of the critical role youth play as agents of change in addressing global challenges, including climate change, peace, and sustainable development.

Program Highlights

The program is set to amplify youth engagement and innovation in addressing critical issues related to the energy transition, aligning with the United Nations Secretary-General’s commitment to youth engagement in global matters. From 2024 to 2026, the program will focus on different themes within the energy transition, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this multifaceted issue.

The program includes two main activities:

• Global Competition of Youth Voice:A central feature that offers young individuals worldwide the chance to showcase their innovative ideas, technologies, products, projects, and solutions aimed at achieving sustainable energy systems.
• Youth Dialogue:Winners from the Competition will engage in dialogues at ESCAP Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside scheduled energy-related meetings, offering a unique opportunity to influence policy and strategy.

Participation in the competition and dialogue is free, with efforts made to ensure diversity, inclusiveness, and broad representation.

A Collaborative Effort for Sustainable Futures

This partnership between ISETS and ESCAP reflects a shared commitment to fostering youth participation in the energy sector. It opens avenues for collaboration with other UN agencies. ISETS welcomes partners to contribute to this initiative, adhering to UN protocols.

“We are excited to partner with ESCAP for the Annual Youth Voice on Energy Transition Program. This initiative is a testament to our belief in the power of youth to drive meaningful change in the energy sector; Together, we aim to create a world where young voices are not only heard but are instrumental in shaping a sustainable future.” said a spokesperson from ISETS.

About ISETS

The International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS) is an independent, non-profit organisation, dedicated to knowledge sharing and advancing the global dialogue on energy transition and sustainability. It is being operated by a group of volunteers.

About ESCAP

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (hereinafter referred to as “ESCAP”), established by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and having its headquarters at Bangkok, Thailand, is responsible for promoting inclusive, resilient and sustainable development in the region through generating action-oriented knowledge, and by providing technical assistance and capacity-building services in support of national development objectives, regional agreements and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Contact:

For more information on the Annual Youth Voice on Energy Transition Program and how to participate, please join the ISETS community which is free for all https://isets.org.

For inquiries and collaboration, please contact the ISETS Secretariat at isets@isets.org.

ISETS与联合国亚太经社会携手启动能源转型全球青年之声竞赛和青年对话项目

 

[悉尼，2024年3月30日] – 国际能源转型研究学会（ISETS）很高兴地宣布，与联合国亚洲及太平洋经济社会委员会（ESCAP）合作，启动年度能源转型全球青年之声竞赛和青年对话项目。

早在2023年10月，ISETS就与ESCAP在亚太能源周期间，于曼谷亚太联合国会议中心合作成功举办首届ISETS国际会议，并在此次会议上举办了全球青年之声竞赛和青年对话项目。

本次ISETS与ESCAP再度携手，旨在为年轻创新者和思想家搭建一个交流合作的常设平台。此次合作不仅深化了双方的合作关系，更凸显了双方对青年作为变革推动者在应对气候变化、和平与可持续发展等全球挑战议题发挥关键作用的共识。

项目亮点

该项目旨在激发青年在能源转型相关议题上的参与度和创新活力，这与联合国秘书长关于青年参与全球事务的承诺高度契合。从2024年至2026年，该项目每年都将聚焦能源转型领域中的不同主题，确保全面深入探讨这一复杂问题。

项目包含两大核心活动：

全球青年之声竞赛：这一核心环节为全球青年提供展示实现可持续能源系统的创新理念、技术、产品、项目及解决方案的舞台，旨在发掘和培养青年人才。

青年对话项目：竞赛获胜者将在泰国曼谷亚太经社会总部参加对话，同时参加预定的能源相关会议，为影响政策和战略提供了独特的机会。

本项目特别强调包容性，承诺所有活动免费开放，并努力确保多样性和广泛的代表性，旨在吸引更多青年参与，鼓励他们共同为能源转型与可持续发展贡献智慧与力量。

共同努力实现可持续的未来

ISETS与ESCAP之间的这一合作反映了双方共同致力于推动青年参与能源领域的坚定承诺，为与其他联合国机构展开合作开辟了新途径。ISETS欢迎各方合作伙伴在遵循联合国协议的情况下为这一倡议做出贡献。

ISETS发言人表示：“我们很高兴能与亚太经社会合作举办年度能源转型全球青年之声竞赛和青年对话项目。这一举措证明了我们相信青年有能力推动能源领域发生有意义的变革” “我们共同致力于创造一个不仅能听到年轻人声音，而且有助于塑造可持续未来的世界。”

关于ISETS

国际能源转型研究学会（ISETS）是总部位于澳大利亚的独立非营利团体，致力于知识分享和推进全球能源转型与可持续对话。

关于ESCAP

联合国亚洲及太平洋经济社会委员会（“ESCAP”、“亚太经社会”）由联合国经济及社会理事会设立，总部设在泰国曼谷，是联合国五大区域秘书处之一。ESCAP负责通过产生以行动为导向的知识，并提供技术援助和能力建设服务，以支持国家发展目标、区域协定和《2030年可持续发展议程》的实施，从而促进该地区的包容性、恢复力和可持续发展。

联系方式：
有关能源转型全球青年之声竞赛和青年对话项目具体情况，以及如何参与，可免费加入ISETS社区：https://isets.org，以获取相关信息。
如需咨询或合作，请联系ISETS秘书处，邮箱：isets@isets.org。