The Zayed Future Energy Prize, the world's foremost award for innovation in renewable energy and sustainability, has convened a panel discussion addressing the role and responsibilities of youth towards building a sustainable future. The panel discussion titled ‘How do we get sustainability to matter to youth?' was moderated by Michael Liebreich, chief executive officer of Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The panel also featured Amena Al Hosani, a third year student majoring in International Studies at the Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, who shared perspective and learnings from a student-led panel on the same topic, held on 20 January. The objective of the panel was to have an open discussion and better understanding on different means to engage, educate, motivate, challenge and empower youth to think and act sustainably. More than 2000 students from schools across the UAE attended WFES this year. The $4 million Zayed Future Energy Prize, established by the United Arab Emirates government in 2008, recognizes companies, organizations, schools and individuals across the world that have made significant contributions to the future of renewable energy and sustainability. — SG
