YSDN Joins Agri-Energy Coalition to Advance Clean Energy Solutions for Africa’s Food Systems
Ahead of the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2026, scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 27–29 October, the Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN) is pleased to announce its membership in the Agri-Energy Coalition, a global alliance of organisations working to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into agricultural and food systems. The […]
YSDC 2026 Post-Conference Impact Report | Powering Change
YSDC 2026 brought together 200 participants from 15 countries in Windhoek, Namibia, with 70% Namibian participation, for three days of learning, collaboration and practical engagement around Africa’s changing energy and development landscape. From conversations on the digital energy future and unlocking finance for youth-led energy businesses, to practical case studies, enterprise development and systems thinking, […]
YSDN and Africa Minigrid Developers Association Partner to Create Industry Pathways for Young Professionals in Africa’s Energy Transition
The partnership will launch the YSDN–AMDA Youth Internship Programme, providing young professionals with practical industry experience across Africa’s decentralised renewable energy sector. Lagos, Nigeria — August 2026: The Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN) and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) have entered into a partnership to launch the YSDN–AMDA Youth Internship Programme (YIP), a new […]
Bold Transition: Youth, Women and the New Wave of Clean-Energy Leadership
We are pleased to present Bold Transition, the inaugural magazine of the Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN), launched at the Youth Sustainable Development Conference (YSDC) 2025 in Nairobi. This issue highlights youth-led innovations and women’s leadership that are delivering practical, scalable clean-energy solutions across Africa. Download the full magazine (PDF) A movement, not only a […]
Speakers to Look Out For at YSDC 2025 – Nairobi
As the Youth Sustainable Development Conference (YSDC 2025) arrives in Nairobi from August 12 to 14, it brings together some of the most influential voices shaping Africa’s climate, energy, and development landscape. From clean energy to carbon markets, policy to storytelling, these are the individuals and sessions that will define this year’s gathering. Caroline Makenzi […]
YSDN CEO Named to Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 (2025)
June 2025 | By the YSDN Team We are proud to share that Damilola Hamid Balogun, Co-Founder and CEO of the Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN), has been named to the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2025. As one of just three Nigerians on this year’s list, this milestone is a reflection of […]
Youth Sustainable Development Network 5th Year Impact Report
YSDN´s 5th Annual Report: A Journey of Impact and Innovation We are thrilled to share our 5th Annual Report, a reflection of YSDN’s journey, achievements, and impact over the last five years. From capacity-building projects to ground-breaking partnerships, the report captures our progress in empowering youth to lead sustainable development initiatives across Africa and beyond. […]
Explore the Outcomes of YSDC 2024: Download the Official Report
We are thrilled to share the official Post-Conference Report for the Youth Sustainable Development Conference (YSDC) 2024. This comprehensive document captures the key discussions, insights, and outcomes from the conference. This year’s conference was a convergence of thought leaders, industry experts, and passionate youth from around the globe, all committed to driving meaningful change towards […]
Youth Sustainable Development Network and Kamim Technologies win Zero Emission Generators Circularity Challenge
Having been selected to receive the $50,000 competition prize, Cool Cycle will use the funding to launch a pilot project in Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria. The CoolCycle Project is the combined effort of Youth Sustainable Development Network and KAMIM Technologies, led by Damilola Hamid Balogun and Adekoyejo Kuye. The CoolCycle Project repurposes parts from disused […]
COP 27: Innovative Finance Mechanisms to Scale-up and Speed-up the Energy Transition.
The Youth Sustainable Development Network was represented by Damilola Hamid Balogun, its CEO at the SDG 7 Pavilion at COP 27 this year in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on the 9th of November, 2022 and was on a panel with energy experts to discuss the issue of investment in energy deficient and developing countries like Nigeria. […]