Bangladesh is experiencing a dual crisis of energy overcapacity and environmental degradation driven by fossil fuel dependency. While the government has made commitments under various national and international frameworks to increase renewable energy, practical barriers ranging from financial hurdles and institutional bottlenecks to lack of awareness and youth involvement continue to impede progress.
Recognizing this, CLEAN and BWGED initiated #Energy_School_2025 as a capacity-building platform targeting students and young professionals. This event aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the energy landscape, facilitate critical discussion on just transition, and enable hands-on exploration of renewable energy pathways. The program also responded to growing student interest in sustainable development and aimed to empower young minds with tools to influence local energy planning, engage policymakers, and mobilize community action. Main objectives are:

1. To introduce participants to the structure and challenges of Bangladesh’s current energy
system.
2. To build awareness and technical understanding of renewable energy alternatives and just
transition principles.
3. To equip participants with skills for analyzing and evaluating energy projects.
4. To promote participatory learning through group work, simulations, and peer-led sessions.
5. To foster a youth-led network capable of advocating for clean, equitable energy solutions

 

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