Antalya:A panel session titled 'Youth at the center of the Clean Energy Transition' took place at the Azerbaijan Pavilion during COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. Participants discussed various aspects of youth involvement in the green economy, including their access to professional opportunities and participation in energy and climate policy.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the session was moderated by Maryam Mammadli, Public Relations Assistant at the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization (NAMYO). It emphasized that young people are a crucial target group for modern energy policy and a significant driving force behind the shift to green energy.

The session featured speakers such as COP29 Presidency Youth Climate Champion Leyla Hasanova, Marina Olshanskaya, COP29's Sustainability Advisor and Senior Climate Change and Green Finance Expert, and Nadia Chioukh, Director of Cooperation and Communication at the Commissariat for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency (CEREFE). They highlighted the active role of youth in adopting new technologies and influencing policy decisions.

The discussion also addressed the increasing involvement of young people by states and international organizations in decision-making processes, innovation, and clean energy projects, amidst challenges related to global climate change and energy security. Additionally, the contributions of young people to new solution mechanisms and approaches in the energy sector were underscored.