ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the opening day of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General, gave an address to the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL), an initiative led by Masdar Institute.

During his address Ban Ki-Moon said: “You young future energy leaders can make a difference. Starting today. You have the talent and enthusiasm to turn vision into reality. Whatever your chosen career path, I encourage you to think sustainability.”

YFEL was established by Masdar Institute to raise the awareness of students and young professionals in the fields of renewable energy and sustainability. During WFES, Masdar Institute will also be hosting a range of events at the YFEL stand, including: on Tuesday January 18^th – Dr Susan Hockfield, MIT President, visits YFEL; YFEL Debate: Enforcing Recycling on a Global Scale; Wednesday January 19^th – Industry Update: International Wind Association and London Array Project Presentation and Case Study; YFEL Debate: The Challenges that USA Faces in Reducing their Carbon Footprint; Thursday January 20^th – YFEL Debate: Policy Update.

Ban Ki-Moon said: “Engaging with the youth of today is a vital part of tackling the challenges climate change. The Masdar Institute’s Young Future Energy Leaders will be the Heads of State, Professors and CEO’s that will lead, develop and implement solutions in the renewable energy and sustainability space in the years to come. Listening to and nurturing these talented people now will ensure a more robust response to climate change.”

*Source: ME NewsWire

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For more information about the Masdar Initiative, please visit: www.masdar.ae

And more information about the World Future Energy Summit, please visit: www.worldfutureenergysummit.com

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