Vision


2030

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Student Energy’s 2030 vision is to empower a million young people worldwide to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. Rooted in our strategic plan for the next five years, our vision focuses on building community, funding youth projects, empowering energy careers, and scaling youth influence in the global energy landscape.

By 2030, Student Energy envisions a world where young people are at the forefront of the clean energy transition—equipped with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to drive transformative action in their communities and beyond.

Student Energy’s 2030 vision is to empower a million young people worldwide to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. Rooted in our strategic plan for the next five years, our vision focuses on building community, funding youth projects, empowering energy careers, and scaling youth influence in the global energy landscape.

By 2030, Student Energy envisions a world where young people are at the forefront of the clean energy transition—equipped with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to drive transformative action in their communities and beyond.

Our community:

1,000,000

youth

1,000

clean energy projects funded

5,000,000

in funding direct to youth

300

partners working to connect young people with secure clean energy jobs
Our community:

1,000,000

youth

1,000

clean energy projects funded

5,000,000

in funding direct to youth

300

partners working to connect young people with secure clean energy jobs

Our growth

Backed by 15 years of global youth leadership and a network of 50,000 young people globally, Student Energy is uniquely positioned to deliver this vision.

Our growth

Backed by 15 years of global youth leadership and a network of 50,000 young people globally, Student Energy is uniquely positioned to deliver this vision.

Our Impact by the Numbers

Here’s a snapshot of what we accomplished together.

Our Impact by the Numbers

Here’s a snapshot of what we accomplished together.

Roadmap to 2030:

Four Strategies to Empower Youth

These four strategic pillars address the primary challenges faced by young energy leaders: access to funding, career opportunities, community backing, and significant influence in policymaking. This serves as our blueprint for empowering a million youth to lead the sustainable energy future

Roadmap to 2030:

Four Strategies to Empower Youth

These four strategic pillars address the primary challenges faced by young energy leaders: access to funding, career opportunities, community backing, and significant influence in policymaking. This serves as our blueprint for empowering a million youth to lead the sustainable energy future

STRATEGY 1:

Funding Youth Projects

We will mobilize catalytic funding to support 1,000 youth-led clean energy projects by launching new grant mechanisms and a dedicated regranting arm to ensure equitable access to financial resources.

According to ClimateWorks, youth-led climate justice initiatives received just 0.76% of climate grants from the largest climate foundations between 2019 and 2021 (ClimateWorks Foundation)

Strategy 2:

Accelerated Pathways for Clean Energy Careers

Student Energy will build accessible career pathways by expanding its Career Training and Mentorship programs, launching the Youth Energy Careers Hub, and supporting a total of 1,000 youth job placements in the clean energy sector, and 1,000 mentorship connections translating to 10,000+ hours of mentorship.

Strategy 3:

Community Activation

Student Energy will scale its global youth network by expanding Chapters, launching Regional Hubs, and facilitating regular local and global convenings to strengthen youth collaboration and community-led action.

Strategy 4:

Youth Influencing Policy and Processes

We will institutionalize youth participation in energy decision-making by supporting youth delegations, advancing youth-led research, and advising on inclusive policy processes across 30+ global forums.

STRATEGY 1:

Funding Youth Projects

We will mobilize catalytic funding to support 1,000 youth-led clean energy projects by launching new grant mechanisms and a dedicated regranting arm to ensure equitable access to financial resources.

According to ClimateWorks, youth-led climate justice initiatives received just 0.76% of climate grants from the largest climate foundations between 2019 and 2021 (ClimateWorks Foundation)

 

Strategy 2:

Accelerated Pathways for Clean Energy Careers

Student Energy will build accessible career pathways by expanding its Career Training and Mentorship programs, launching the Youth Energy Careers Hub, and supporting a total of 1,000 youth job placements in the clean energy sector, and 1,000 mentorship connections translating to 10,000+ hours of mentorship.

 

Strategy 3:

Community Activation

Student Energy will scale its global youth network by expanding Chapters, launching Regional Hubs, and facilitating regular local and global convenings to strengthen youth collaboration and community-led action.

 

Strategy 4:

Youth Influencing Policy and Processes

We will institutionalize youth participation in energy decision-making by supporting youth delegations, advancing youth-led research, and advising on inclusive policy processes across 30+ global forums.

The challenge

The global shift to clean energy is at a pivotal crossroads, demanding accelerated action to address the climate crisis and energy inequity. This is driven by a transition that is moving too slowly and leaving young people behind.

Our Vision 2030 recognizes that scaling up solutions hinges on one critical factor: empowering young people with the essential skills, resources, and community to drive change. We are strategically investing in this generation, transforming their potential into tangible clean energy projects and policy action worldwide.

How can you support?

Student Energy Vision 2030 requires a diverse alliance of youth and non-youth actors working together in driving the energy transition. We actively seek the support of partners, industry leaders, and community mentors.

We invite you to make a direct impact by aligning your organization through financial sponsorship, expert mentorship, or resource partnership. 

Reach out to Helen Watts at helen@studentenergy.org to be part of Student Energy 2030.