Young ISES Declaration at COP29

1. Invest significantly in youth-driven projects and programs to originate more efficient, affordable, and accessible renewable technologies.

2. Acknowledge and support young scientists and other young stakeholders in their pivotal role to advance renewable energy solutions, mitigating climate change, and building resilience against its impacts. Scientific voices must lead the way in shaping climate policies to ensure that all efforts are grounded in robust evidence.

3. Address energy poverty and energy sufficiency comprehensively and ensure energy access for all, recognizing that solar technology is already available and proven. We need only strong commitments and actions to ensure it reaches every community.

4. Engage and empower global citizens and communities with extensive public outreach campaigns, creating jobs and opportunities within a sustainable, solar- powered economy.

5. Drive an accountable and transparent sustainable industry transition, holding initiatives to measurable sustainability standards and making sustainability the core focus of all efforts.

6. Put an end to greenwashing and make sustainability the core focus of all initiatives. Base decisions on scientific evidence and data, prioritizing environmental impact over short-term financial gains. Include sustainability principles, energy efficiency, responsible energy use, and a circular economy in all efforts and decisions.

7. Integrate justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles into all climate efforts. We recognize that gender, racial and social equality and climate action are deeply intertwined; policies addressing the climate crisis must also address gender, racial and social disparities and promote the empowerment of all people to foster a truly resilient future.

8. Advance education in climate, energy efficiency and renewable energy at all levels globally, equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to participate in the energy transition and address the climate crisis.

9. Support open-access technology innovations and knowledge-sharing platforms to enable countries with fewer resources to access advanced renewable energy solutions, fostering equitable growth in renewable energy adoption.

10. Establish dedicated climate financing mechanisms that prioritize youth-led renewable energy initiatives, especially in low- and middle-income countries, to drive local solutions and empower the next generation of energy leaders.

11. Uphold Indigenous knowledge and rights in climate action, recognizing Indigenous communities' unique contributions to environmental stewardship and ensuring their voices and rights are integral in all energy and climate-related decisions.