The Programme will pair young professionals in renewable energy and sustainability from Africa and Europe to work together on energy transition projects, fostering mutual learning and collaboration. The objective is to enhance understanding of regional contexts. Participants will gain insights into the unique energy transition challenges and opportunities in Africa and Europe, allowing for a deeper understanding of regional contexts and perspectives, as well as cross-regional approaches towards solutions.

Through collaborative research, participants will develop innovative solutions to address energy transition challenges, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise from both continents. Through this work, the Programme will create a network of young leaders passionate about energy transition, providing opportunities for ongoing and future collaboration, as well as knowledge exchange between young energy and sustainability professionals from both continents.

What is the Project Format?

Participants to the first round of the Programme will be selected through an open application process. Selected participants will be paired with counterparts from the other continent, ensuring diversity in expertise, background, and perspectives within each pair. Paired participants will then work together on research projects focusing on specific energy transition topics relevant to Africa and Europe. This shall be in the format of a research paper or longer blog article. The content of these may include case studies, policy analyses, technology assessments or community engagement initiatives.