United Nations South Africa 5d ago

During the UN Climate Change Youth Dialogue Watch Party, Masters student Stacey Mgijima shared a critical insight: the energy crisis and climate crisis are not separate problems — they’re linked by fossil fuel dependency. But there’s something else Stacey saw clearly: the opportunities for young people to shape the transition away from fossil fuels are real, urgent and transformative. When young people with expertise in energy security are part of the conversation, the path forward becomes clearer. Watch Stacey’s reflection on why the just transition isn’t being done for them. They're doing the work now—in their studies, in policy spaces, in business, and in implementation.