Student Energy takes its funding ethics and partnership principles very seriously, and we strive to be transparent with our partners and young people that we work with about the role that partners play in supporting and engaging with our programs.
OUR PARTNERSHIP MODEL
Given the sensitive nature of the energy debate, the current global climate crisis, and different energy contexts around the world, Student Energy abides by a strict ethics policy whereby partners are valuable stakeholders but do not have influence over the presentation of content, materials, or programs. All partnerships are formed with the intention of helping organizations to internalize the value of working with youth. Being transparent about where Student Energy receives funding and the role that partners play in the organization is crucial to our integrity.
OUR VALUES
The mission of Student Energy is to accelerate the next generation of energy leaders by creating change agents in young people and making space for youth to act in the energy system.
We encourage a diversity of organizations to fund the work of Student Energy, as we believe every actor needs to be at the table and every diverse context and perspective of the energy system represented if the world is to transition to a sustainable energy future that truly leaves no one behind.
Student Energy does not advocate for a specific energy mix; we empower and educate youth to be critical thinkers who are capable of engaging productively with diverse energy actors, determining what their ideal energy transition looks like, and advocating for and influencing that energy future to happen. If we were to exclude a particular organization, this would reflect a specific stance that Student Energy takes on that energy path, which goes against a core value of our organization.
Transitioning our world to a sustainable energy future will take the collective action of industry, government, non-profits and students and as such we actively seek support from every possible stakeholder group and have done so for all previous events we have held.
One important value to emphasize is that Student Energy advocates for and stands behind climate science. Therefore, we do not support the work of or invite funding from organizations who are not recognizing the need for taking bold action on the current climate crisis consistent with the Paris Agreement, and who are not committed to meaningfully engaging with youth on climate solutions for their organization. We will only work with organizations who understand the value of young people and the need to engage with them.
PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPLES
I. No partner or funder will ever be permitted to control our program and content.
II. Should a potential funder place conditions on their funding that would prevent us from sharing all perspectives on any topic, this request will be flatly refused.
III. Partnerships are built with the trust that Student Energy best understands our community. We will find the best ways to meaningfully engage with our network to ensure the appropriate presentation of your organization’s brand and work.
IV. All partnerships must directly benefit youth. Benefits mean that Student Energy will receive direct contributions (in-kind or financial) to support our operations, the funder will have the opportunity to meaningfully engage and work with young people. The partnership benefits our students by offering them new perspectives, meaningful engagement experience or unique opportunities.
TRANSPARENCY POLICY
Information Sharing: Should any individual wish to know the organizations who have supported or been approached to support Student Energy, all information will be freely shared. Note: No personal contact information collected by Student Energy will ever be shared with third parties for any reason.
In relation to privacy, Student Energy legally complies with GDPR and PIPEDA.
Policy last amended: January 27, 2020
Should you have any questions about Student Energy’s partnership principles, please contact our Director of Partnerships:
Student Energy’s youth engagement principles are fundamental to how we develop programs, but are also an important part of how we form and maintain partnerships. As Student Energy was founded by youth to empower youth-led solutions and collaboration, we share these principles with partners to help ensure that our current and future programs continue to meet the needs of young people, globally.
Student Energy Youth Engagement Principles
As Student Energy was founded by youth to empower youth-led solutions and collaboration, our Youth Engagement Principles help ensure that our current and future programs continue to meet the needs of young people, globally. These guidelines inform our organizational priorities and strategic direction, and are also shared with all partners and collaborating organizations before beginning a partnership.
GUIDING STUDENT AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
I. Ensure that opportunities facilitated by Student Energy are accessible for young people across geographical, financial, educational, ethnic, gender boundaries. For opportunities we are not directly involved in, be mindful to promote a balanced, diverse array of opportunities that are accessible for global youth.
II. Before attending an event or speaking engagement, consult the ‘Student Energy’s Purpose at Events’ document to ensure we are implementing our organization principles regarding youth engagement before, during and after the event.
III. Ensure that Student Energy’s communications reflect diversity of participants.
IV. Be transparent with our youth network on how and why we work with youth, and about funding and partnerships. Before collaborating with a partner, request that they do the same.
V. Elevate the profile of youth within our network to demonstrate results, barriers and possibilities.
VI. When possible, advocate for event organizers and partners to give youth agency in program development and communicate to them how they can influence the organization.
VII. Ensure youth are well-supported to participate in any programs we organize or co-organize (i.e. financial barriers are reduced, they are trained on topic and social situations that may arise, and feel sufficiently prepared).
VIII. Ensure all programs deliver on two or more components of Student Energy’s Theory of Change.
IX. Ensure that Student Energy’s programs provide students in our network with exposure to as many perspectives on energy as possible so students understand all avenues where they can make changes to the energy system.
TRANSPARENCY POLICY
Information Sharing: Should any individual wish to know the organizations who have supported or been approached to support Student Energy, all information will be freely shared. Note: No personal contact information collected by Student Energy will ever be shared with third parties for any reason.
In relation to privacy, Student Energy legally complies with GDPR and PIPEDA.
Policy last amended: November 19, 2019
Should you have any questions about Student Energy’s partnership principles, please contact our Director of Partnerships:
Helen Watts
Senior Director of Global Partnerships, Student Energy
Funding Partners see the value in Student Energy’s programs, mission, and goal, and want to enable young people to develop the skills, knowledge, and network to lead on climate action and energy. The following partners work with Student Energy to support our programs and organizational capacity to ensure we can continue supporting the next generation of climate and energy leaders.
Strategic and Collaborative Partners
Strategic and Collaborative Partners are organizations with ongoing initiatives related to youth, sustainable energy, or climate change that we collaborate with to mutually enhance our programs and initiatives, with a shared goal of supporting young people who want to take action on climate change and energy. Strategic and Collaborative Partners provide in-kind support for our programs through knowledge-sharing, network-building, sharing opportunities with our youth network, and providing access to learning resources.
Student Energy is a member of the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), an observer organization to the United Nations Framework on Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a member of Sustainable Energy for All’s People Centered Accelerator and a member of the UN Global Compact. Student Energy is a proud signatory of Equal30 and an endorser of the Just Recovery for All initiative.
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Member of the Mission Innovation Urban Transitions Mission
Member of IRENA youth council
UN Energy Compact
Notable Initiatives
The High-level Dialogue on Energy in 2021 represents the first global gathering on energy under the auspices of the General Assembly since the UN Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy held in Nairobi in 1981. It presents a historic opportunity to provide transformational action in the first years of the SDG Decade of Action and support the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
COP refers to the decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In November 2021, the UK will be hosting the 26th annual session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention, or “COP26”, in Glasgow. At the summit, delegates including heads of state, climate experts and negotiators will come together to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change. As well as the negotiations, there will also be space for countries, international organisations and other delegates to showcase climate action, highlight diverse climate change issues and share knowledge.
Student Energy will be attending COP 26 to launch the Global Youth Energy Outlook, a first-of-it’s-kind report showcasing the demands of young people around the world for the energy transition. Student Energy has represented the role of youth accelerating the sustainable energy transition at COP since 2015, when the Paris Agreement was adopted at COP 21.
If you have any questions about Student Energy’s Partnership Principles or are interested in partnering with us, please contact our Senior Director of Global Partnerships.
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