Young people are powerful advocates for change
Of the world’s near three billion youth, the highest numbers live in regions with the greatest energy needs. Sixty percent of Africans are under 25, making it the youngest continent in the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the lowest rates of clean energy, 20 percent of the population are between 15 and 24. Many of these young Africans have grown up without reliable electricity. They know full well how critical clean energy access is to address both the climate crisis and social development issues. They are poised to join the energy revolution – it’s up to the rest of the world to include them.