IRENA Youth Forum 2026 in UAE: Completely Sponsored for Young Leaders

IRENA has recently opened application for the 8th IRENA Youth Forum 2026, to be organized in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 8th to 10th January 2026. The special completely sponsored event will be blessed by young leaders, innovators, and game-changers to share ideas and solutions to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

Best Highlights of IRENA Youth Forum 2026

Hosting Nation: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

City: Abu Dhabi

Duration: 8–10 January 2026

Benefits: Fully Sponsored (travel, food, and accommodation)

Application Last Date: 30 September 2025

Delegate: 35 youth representatives to be chosen

Refundable Application Fee: Not required

What is the IRENA Youth Forum?

The forum is an interactive discussion and co-operation platform on which young women and men can engage directly with:

International thought leaders

Government officials

IRENA specialists

Industry specialists

The young ones will participate in workshops, senior plenaries, youth circles, debate, roundtables, and bilateral meetings. The program intends to empower the young ones with the power to initiate new things, connect, and shape the world's renewable energy agenda.

Benefits to the Selected Participants

The winners will be sponsored with the following:

Round-trip economy air travel

Accommodation in Abu Dhabi

Local transport and food

Eligibility Criteria

It is open to young ones of all nationalities.

The applicant should be between 16 and 35 years of age.

No IELTS or English language test is required.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and developing countries are accorded special treatment.

Application Process

Eligible interested youths can submit their applications by 30th September 2025. Selection will be on the basis of interested youth having a keen interest in sustainable solutions, innovation, and renewable energy.

Considering once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young leaders with only 35 international participants invited, IRENA Youth Forum 2026 would be a privileged platform for them to contribute directly to the realization of the clean energy future.