Engaging Youth in Sustainable Energy: Strategies for Empowerment and Participation

This research paper investigates effective strategies to engage youth in sustainable energy initiatives, aiming to empower them for active participation in environmental sustainability. It focuses on understanding youth awareness, interest, and involvement by collecting quantitative data from 170 urban and rural young people on their attitudes, behaviors, and preferences toward sustainable energy. The study conducted the statistical analysis using structural equation modeling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS). The main findings indicate that effective education and awareness programs, community involvement, and strategic communication positively impact youth’s willingness to adopt renewable energy. Theoretically, these findings enhance our understanding of how educational programs, community engagement, and communication can boost youth participation in sustainable energy awareness. From a policy perspective, the study provides recommendations for policymakers to increase youth involvement in renewable energy conservation. Practically, it encourages educators and community leaders to foster greater youth engagement in sustainability activities. The research also serves as a foundation for future studies, particularly those examining the active role of youth in renewable energy initiatives across different cultural and sectional contexts, thereby contributing to the broader goal of promoting sustainable energy conservation.