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Launch of Youth Sustainable Energy Hub- November 11th 10:00 EST


Date and time: November 11, 10:00 EST / 15:00 UTC 

The Youth Sustainable Energy Hub is the first of its kind global platform showcasing the work of youth practitioners in the sustainable energy sector. The event will be a celebration of youth action toward advancing SDG7 and an opportunity to show intergenerational solidarity in ensuring sustainable energy for all. 
YSEH has been developed by SDG7 Youth Constituency in partnership with SEforALL, UNIDO, UNICEF, IEEE-PES, SDSN Youth and Climate Tracker. During the Launch, the organising partners will unveil the platform, featuring approximately 100 youth projects selected from over 250 submissions received earlier this year. 
Keynote speakers:

  • Damilola Ogunbiyi – SRSG and CEO of Sustainable Energy for All

  • Martin Keller – Director of National Renewable Energy Laboratory


Moreover, selected youth projects will present their work and representatives of partner organisations will deliver their remarks:

  • Dr. Tareq Emtairah – Director at Department of Energy, UNIDO

  • Gautam Narasimhan – Senior Adviser for Climate, Energy, Environment & DRR, UNICEF

  • Dr. Shay Bahramirad – Vice President of New Initiatives and Outreach, IEEE-PES

  • Sam Loni – Director, SDSN Youth

Moderated by Beniamin Strzelecki, Global Focal Point, SDG7 YC