The Youth for Energy Futures 2025 is a unique, fully funded international experience designed for passionate young individuals committed to clean energy and social justice. This program provides a transformative opportunity to engage directly with experts, institutions, and real-life projects focused on sustainable energy and equity across Europe. The initiative aligns with the goals of empowering youth to contribute to a just, inclusive, and climate-resilient world.

This year’s forum places a special focus on gender equality and energy. Participants will explore how green energy solutions can address gender disparities and will investigate the consequences of unjust energy policies. Key themes include feminist urban planning and transport poverty. The program will blend expert sessions with practical learning, offering a holistic understanding of how energy transitions can benefit both people and the planet.

Program Details

• Host Countries: Germany and France

• Program Locations: Freiburg (Germany) and Strasbourg (France)

• Online Workshop: September 2025

• Study Trip Dates: October 19 – 24, 2025

Benefits

• Fully funded participation covering round-trip travel, meals, and accommodation

• Field visits to real-world clean energy and social equity projects

• Opportunities to engage with local leaders, researchers, and members of the European Parliament

• Online preparatory workshop in September 2025

• Certificate of participation

• Access to a dynamic youth network across Europe

• Skills development in communication, leadership, and podcasting

• Collaborative project: Produce a podcast to share your learning experience

• Deep dive into topics like feminist city planning, energy justice, and inclusive policy-making

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Eligibility Criteria

• Aged 20–29 years at the time of application

• Must be a resident of France, Germany, or Italy

• Strong interest in energy, climate change, or social justice

• Good English proficiency to participate actively in all sessions

• Full availability for both the online workshop and study trip

• Willingness to produce a podcast after the program

How to Apply

1. Prepare your CV in English.

2. Write a cover letter explaining your interest in the program and what you aim to learn.

3. Send both documents in a single email to contact@virage-energie.org.

4. Deadline: June 15, 2025

Your application should clearly express your passion for clean energy, gender equality, and sustainable development.

Deadline: June 15, 2025

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