Bring your region’s priorities to energy ministers
Student leaders, young professionals, SME founders, researchers and advocates will work together on recommendations for the African Youth Energy Manifesto 2027.
26 May 2027
AETC 2026 archiveYouth participation with a formal output.
Delegates prepare regional positions, debate proposals and agree on recommendations they can present together.
The Assembly will adopt the African Youth Energy Manifesto 2027. The forum plans to present it to energy ministers at the AETC 2027 closing plenary.
Read about the Centre’s work with Ghana’s Youth MinistryFive African regions and the diaspora
Selection should balance geography, gender, professional background, lived experience and the ability to contribute constructively across differences.
West Africa
East Africa
North Africa
Southern Africa
Central Africa
African diaspora
Questions grounded in Africa’s operating reality.
01
Energy transition pathways that reflect African development priorities
02
Oil, gas and technology within a just and pragmatic transition
03
Critical minerals, local value creation and responsible supply chains
04
Smart-grid policy, digital infrastructure and energy access
05
Local content, enterprise participation and green workforce development
From application to manifesto.
Apply
Share your experience, policy interests, regional perspective and reason for serving.
Prepare
Review briefing materials, join regional working sessions and frame an evidence-based position.
Debate
Test proposals in moderated debate and agree on the final manifesto.
Present
Present the adopted manifesto to energy ministers at the AETC closing plenary.
Apply to represent your region
Applications collect enough detail to assess representation, contribution and readiness. Travel-support needs can be indicated in the form.