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,
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,
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
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 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
In July 2023, I became the first Black youth female president of the YES-DC, since then I have been leading the network by organizing programs, creating a safe space for networking, and innovating ideas to spur sustainable energy and development. Through the position, I reinforced the belief in the power
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
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
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
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
“We need to rewrite our story to turn this tragedy into a triumph. Our burning of fossil fuels, our destruction of nature, our approach to the industry, construction and learning, and our releasing carbon into the atmosphere are already in trouble. We are, after all, the greatest problem solvers to
Despite the presence of world-wide climate related disasters, climate diplomacy has not been at the forefront of the news this year. With no large climate conference taking place, danger looms that urgently needed action will be delayed even more. This year has not only seen what kind of damage a
On the 28th of July YES-DC organized its third webinar and the first event of the new board. The theme of the night was the Green Deal and our main question was; why should and how can young people be(come) involved in the Green Deal? We started with two speakers
One of the most challenging topics when talking about the energy transition to cleaner sources is how to implement this ambition in developing countries. If these energy generating sources are facing many problems in the developed world, additional issues must be overcome in poorer areas. But thanks to passionate people
Yesterday evening the General Assembly of YES-DC took place. During this meeting the financial year report was presented and officially accepted. Also the activities of the board 2019/2020 were presented. You can find the corresponding report here. Furthermore: YES-DC welcomes the new board! Last Tuesday we hosted our general assembly