Deadline: 28 July 2025
The Energy Community Secretariat, in cooperation with Bankwatch, CLEW Network, RYCO, and CAN Europe, is pleased to launch the Just Transition Young Voices Awards 2025.
This initiative invites young individuals aged 18–30 from the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova to share compelling stories about how their communities are navigating the shift to a greener economy.
This initiative also creates opportunities to strengthen cooperation on just transition topics among all partners and to establish a simple, replicable process through the award structure.
The Awards aim to inspire and support young people with an interest in energy and climate journalism to explore and report on just transition topics. The Awards offer learning opportunities, international exposure, and platforms to showcase the work of selected winners.
Topic
- Focus on Just Transition
Benefits
- One-month paid internship at the Energy Community Secretariat in Vienna.
- Participation in the Regional Journalists Training in Climate Reporting, hosted by CAN Europe on 1–3 September in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed.
- A paid fact-finding mission on energy transformation in a selected Western Balkan location, with and organised by CEE Bankwatch Network.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Applicants must live in or come from one of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Moldova, Georgia or Ukraine.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply and participate in this initiative.
Selection Criteria
- Quality of writing:
- Clarity and Understandability: The artcile is well-written, easy to understand, and engaging for the intended audience.
- Accuracy: The article uses facts and data correctly to support its claims and provide evidence for its arguments.
- Impact and Public Benefit:
- Originality, Newsworthiness and Impact: The article offers new insights or perspectives, not just re-reporting known facts.
- Creativity and Innovation: The article may be judged on its innovative use of storytelling techniques or formats.
Application Requirements
- Application must be submitted in English.
- Application must include an attached story between 700 – 1100 words.
For more information, visit Energy Community.
