09/06/2026
๐ง NEW EPISODE OUT NOW โ โTalk Energy with YES-Europeโ | Episode 7
Weโre excited to share that the latest episode of Talk Energy with YES-Europe is now live!
๐๏ธ Hosted by Kim Jessica Wahnke and Joรฃo Costa, this episode dives into the world of volunteering and youth advocacy in the energy transition with Costanza Lopasso, President of the European Youth Energy Network - EYEN and Michiel Van Cauwelaert, President of YES-Europe.
From personal journeys into youth organisations to the power of community-driven climate action, this episode explores how young people are actively shaping the energy transition through engagement, advocacy, and concrete projects. โAs volunteers, we want to make an impact by placing ourselves at the heart of the energy transition... We want to be relevant stakeholdersโฆ with a seat at the decision-making table. I think thatโs where our strength resides, sitting at this intersection.โ
A powerful reminder captures the essence of meaningful youth engagement that goes beyond consultation, requiring genuine opportunities to influence policies, drive initiatives, and build communities around shared values. What we discuss:
The personal pathways that lead to youth engagement in energy and climate advocacy, from volunteering to policy exposure
Why young people are increasingly seeking tangible impact
The role of youth organisations in creating community, skills development, and real-world project opportunities
A powerful call to action: create opportunities and lead change today. An inspiring episode that highlights how youth organisations are not just spaces for community, but powerful actors in the energy transitionโcreating platforms for action, amplifying voices, and helping shape a more just and inclusive energy future.
๐ง Tune in now and explore the power of youth engagement, advocacy, and community in shaping a sustainable energy future: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LpFuS3k1UvSKAtbQTq7qa?si=PgYr8VXhSR6d6vzR9ciF8Q
