As part of the ETRELA II project—funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Government—the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Youth4Energy network have launched the Executive Program “Youth Leading the Energy Transition.” This initiative aims to strengthen the role of youth in the design and implementation of public policies for a fair, inclusive, and sustainable energy transition across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Executive Program is taking place virtually and synchronously from July 1 to July 29, 2025, in collaboration with strategic partners such as CEUS Chile, DIRDE, Uno.Cinco, and the UNILA Energy Observatory. Its main objective is to build technical capacities, leadership skills, and political engagement tools among young energy leaders.
One of the program’s most innovative elements is the methodology “Putting the Energy System on Trial: Renewables vs Fossil Fuels in the Court of the Future,” in which over 100 young participants debated the social and environmental impacts of the current energy model, carbon footprints, and the geopolitical and economic implications of energy development in the region.
The first session featured expert contributions from Karen Michelle Martínez and Katherinne Eber, who addressed key topics for understanding the challenges of energy transition from an intergenerational perspective, backed by technical evidence.
Through this initiative, OLADE reaffirms its commitment to fostering a new generation of professionals capable of leading energy transformation processes in Latin America and the Caribbean—integrating technical knowledge, environmental awareness, and civic participation.
