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Closing a Chapter, Looking Ahead: My Year as Board President of YES-DC (2024–2025)

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As my tenure as Board President of YES-DC came to an end in October 2025, I find myself deeply grateful for the journey, the people, and the growth that defined this chapter. This chapter offered moments of leadership, learning, challenge, and collaboration. Leading a youth-led organization committed to energy transition, justice, and sustainability has been […]

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Youth Empowerment Through Community Solar Initiatives in Driving the Energy Transition

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Written by  Emma A. Assam (YES-DC Board President- 2024/2025) Introduction The global energy transition is not only a technical shift it is a social transformation that demands inclusive participation and systemic reform.  As societies pivot from fossil fuels to renewable energy, the question is not only what technologies we adopt, but who gets to shape,

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The Future of Renewable Energy Transition Trends, Risks, and Youth Leadership in 2025 and Beyond.

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Table of Contents   The Future of Renewable Energy Transition Trends, Risks, and Youth Leadership in 2025 and Beyond.   A Four-Part Essay Series from the YES-DC Webinar August, 2025 About YES- DC The Young Energy Specialists & Development Cooperation (YES-DC) is a youth-led organization founded in 1994 to connect students and young professionals passionate

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The Green Catalysts: Dami Aluko – Powering Change Through People-Centered Clean Energy

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In this episode of the Green Catalyst series, we meet Dami Aluko, a passionate advocate for sustainable energy access and climate resilience. His journey began in Nigeria, where early exposure to infrastructural gaps in energy access and a personal connection to the power sector through his mother’s decades-long career at the National Electric Power Authority

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10 Key Insights on Renewable Energy’s Future And Why Young Voices Matter Now

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The future of renewable energy is more than a question of technology- it’s a story about people, policies, and purpose. As the world accelerates toward decarbonization, the transition to sustainable energy systems is becoming a generational mission. From massive job creation to the promise of energy independence, there’s never been a more exciting or urgent

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Geopolitical Implications of the Recent Trend of Coups in Sub-Saharan Africa on Europe’s Energy Sustainability Goals

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On October 20th, 2023, YES DC hosted a highly insightful symposium titled “Geopolitical Implications of the Recent Trend of Coups in Sub-Saharan Africa on Europe’s Energy Sustainability Goals” at Carol Shaw Hall, The Hague Tech. This event convened experts, policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to analyze the far-reaching impacts of recent political

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Energy Diplomacy: Approaches to Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity

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On Friday, July 26th, 2024 Young Energy Specialists & Development Cooperation (YES-DC) concluded an insightful event titled Energy Diplomacy: Approaches to Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity in the Hague. This event brought together distinguished speakers and participants to explore diverse strategies in energy diplomacy, with a special focus on cooperation between the Global South and Global North.

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Vacancy

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VACANCIES Call for 2 Members of the Board of YES-DC: Research and Content, and Communications We are looking for 2 new enthusiastic Members of Board. One with relevant research and content creation expertise, and one with relevant communications expertise to support the network development. Are you looking to build your career in the field of

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Africa and Energy

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Rural Electrification of Africa: Current Scenario; Challenges   As a continent, Africa simultaneously displays some of the world’s greatest potential for renewable energy generation, alongside the lowest rates of access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. With roughly 600 million people having no access to electricity, nearly 60% of the world’s unelectrified population lives in

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