The European Commission is committed to involving the younger generation in discussions on clean energy. Initiated in 2023, the Young Energy Ambassadors programme aims at:
- increasing the involvement of young people in the European policy-making process related to sustainable energy;
- boosting young people’s interest and impact in clean energy; and
- recognising and rewarding young people's contributions to the energy transition.
Each year, 30 young people (aged 18 to 34) from across Europe are selected as Young Energy Ambassadors for a one-year mandate based on an open call for applications. The programme is open to ambitious young people involved in the clean energy sector in Europe – be it through studies, volunteering, professional or personal activities. Applicants must be citizen of a country of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Ukraine.
The Ambassadorship programme activities will run from April 2026 to June 2027. Ambassadors will actively participate in a series of opportunities during their mandate, such as policy workshops, webinars, outreach activities, a mentorship scheme with energy experts and policy dialogues. They will attend and be involved in the European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 in Brussels (travel expenses and accommodation covered).
To get inspired, discover more about the previous cohort and the European Youth Energy Day.
The call to become a Young Energy Ambassador in 2026 will open on 27 January.
Watch the video of the 2025 Young Energy Ambassadors summarising their call for a clean energy future in Europe:
Meet our Ambassadors
The 2025 Young Energy Ambassadors are driven professionals from across Europe, united by their work in climate policy, clean energy, and innovation. Together, they amplify youth voices in the energy transition.
The 2024 cohort of Young Energy Ambassadors gathers young people of 22 nationalities and diverse profiles, ranging from academia, industry, business and research to NGOs.
The first cohort of the Young Energy Ambassadors gathered university students, young experts, influencers, researchers and youth advocates from 24 EU countries.