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Organized by Youth for Energy Southeast Asia (Y4E-SEA)
Join emerging energy leaders, policymakers, private sector champions, and youth changemakers from across the region to accelerate a just energy transition!
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
10 - 12 October
2025
Supported by
Society of Renewable Energy (SRE)
About SAYEF
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The Southeast Asia Youth Energy Forum (SAYEF) is a regional initiative that empowers young leaders to shape the region’s energy future through intergenerational dialogue, policy engagement, and collaboration on clean energy and sustainability.
SAYEF brings a mission to:
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Strengthen regional cooperation on sustainable energy
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Promote youth-led energy education
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Accelerate inclusive climate action and just transitions
The forum brings together youth and leaders to co-create a greener, more sustainable Southeast Asia.
History of SAYEF
The first edition of the Southeast Asia Youth Energy Forum (SAYEF) was launched in Bali, Indonesia in 2023 during Indonesia's ASEAN Chairmanship. It was initiated by the Society of Renewable Energy (SRE).
The inaugural forum gathered youth delegates, policymakers, and energy experts from across the region. Its key outcome was a set of youth-driven recommendations, which were formally presented to ASEAN Energy Ministers, CEOs, and international organizations relevant to the energy sector.
Building on this momentum, Youth for Energy Southeast Asia (Y4E-SEA) embraced the spirit of SAYEF to develop an ongoing platform for youth capacity building, policy engagement, and intergenerational dialogue on Southeast Asia’s sustainable energy future.
Youth Declaration
The first Southeast Asia Youth Declaration on Energy and Climate was adopted at the Southeast Asia Youth Energy Forum (SAYEF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
This declaration calls for an intergenerational approach for a just and sustainable energy transition by 2030, witnessed by YB Tuan Haji Akmal Nasrullah bin Mohd Nasir, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) Malaysia, Ms. Hee En Qi, Press Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Local Government Malaysia, Mr. Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah, Executive Director, President’s Office, Sunway Group, and Prof. Dr Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam, Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor, Sunway University.
Ideation & Policy Pitch Material
Policy workshops and an ideation lab produced actionable proposals on accelerating clean energy transitions, enhancing inclusivity, and strengthening regional collaboration. The project proposal from the Ideation Lab together with the policy recommendations from the Policy Workshop reflects the collective vision and recommendations of youth to accelerate the clean energy transition, promote inclusivity, and strengthen regional collaboration
Youth Academic Essay Competition – Urban Energy Edition
As a part of SAYEF 2025, Y4E-SEA proudly hosted the Youth Academic Essay Competition with the Urban Energy Focus!
We aim to:
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Elevate urban youth voices by identifying outstanding thinkers across ASEAN who propose actionable ideas for clean, inclusive urban energy.
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Generate policy-relevant research on smart grids, electrified mobility and other urban-energy themes
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Build capacity through mentorship, workshops and exposure to city leaders, enabling youth to transition concepts into pilot projects.
Eligibility criteria:
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ASEAN nationals/residents aged 15–30
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Original, unpublished work
Essay Finalists
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- Emmanuel Ralph Reyes Bengco, Philippines
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- Malcolm Isaac Fernandez, Malaysia
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-I Wayan Indra Aditya Shika, Indonesia
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Contact Us
We are open to partnerships and sponsorships for SAYEF 2025.
Support youth leadership and the clean energy transition in Southeast Asia by collaborating with us.
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