Masdar empowers next generation of global sustainability leaders to innovate climate solutions at COP27

Masdar empowers next generation of global sustainability leaders to innovate climate solutions at COP27

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, 17th November, 2022 (WAM) -- Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy companies, and its global Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) initiative convened global industry leaders, regional policymakers, students and young professionals for a series of events to empower youth climate engagement and action on the sidelines of the 2022 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP27).

Y4S is the UAE’s premier sustainability-focused youth empowerment programme, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and launched in 2017 by Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy companies.

In the lead-up to and throughout the first week of COP27 in Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt, Y4S hosted a series of events focused on unlocking the potential of Africa’s most abundant resource, its bourgeoning youth demographic, which represents more than 60 percent of the population, making Africa the youngest continent on the planet, according to the UN. By 2050, that youth population is expected to double, intensifying the already-acute effects of climate change felt across the continent and creating significant opportunities to engage youth in climate action.

The Y4S African Dialogue, hosted on