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Now in its fifth edition, the ASEAN Energy Youth Awards (AEYA) continues to recognise and highlight the exceptional contributions of young people driving the energy transition across the region.
This year, AEYA will be jointly organised by Sarawak Energy and the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and will be held alongside with the Sustainability & Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF) 4.0 under the theme “Powering ASEAN’s Future: Youth Innovation in Hydropower and Renewable Energy”.
Categories (Age 15-35)
Develop innovative policy ideas to enhance hydropower sustainability or promote regional renewable energy collaboration.
Design compelling visuals showcasing hydropower’s role in ASEAN’s sustainable energy future.
Produce a 3-minute video highlighting a hydropower project’s impact or a youth-led renewable energy solution.
Top 3 finalists in each category will be invited to present at SAREF 4.0, hosted at BCCK, Kuching, Malaysia – a platform to showcase your ideas regionally.
Cash prizes:
🥇 1st Place Winner: USD 1,000
🥈 2nd Place Winner: USD 750
🥉 3rd Place Winner: USD 500
Submission Deadline:
(Thursday) 31 July 2025
For detailed guidelines and submission instructions, visit https://go.aseanenergy.org/aeya-2025
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