💚 ESP Alumna: In Focus 👩🎓
Dear ESP Community, we are wishing everyone a productive week ahead, so let’s kick it off with inspiring words from our incredible alumni! 🌟
🌐 Turning curiosity into sustainable impact: Onyinyechi Uma, ESP2025
Some people see problems and stop there. Onyi asks a different question. What would it take to make this solution work in the real world? 🌍
During ESP2025, she brought curiosity, energy, and thoughtful questions that pushed ideas further. As part of the team that won first place in pitching, she helped transform a concept into a solution grounded in practicality and impact 🙌
Through the programme, Onyi moved from uncertainty to discovering her own path, one focused on building solutions that are practical, scalable, and meaningful for communities! 👏
Swipe to hear her reflect on ESP2025, her team experience, the lessons from refining ideas, and why real innovation happens when solutions move beyond theory and start working in the real world ➡️
#ESPalumni
Dear ESP Community, we are wishing everyone a productive week ahead, so let’s kick it off with inspiring words from our incredible alumni! 🌟
🌐 Turning curiosity into sustainable impact: Onyinyechi Uma, ESP2025
Some people see problems and stop there. Onyi asks a different question. What would it take to make this solution work in the real world? 🌍
During ESP2025, she brought curiosity, energy, and thoughtful questions that pushed ideas further. As part of the team that won first place in pitching, she helped transform a concept into a solution grounded in practicality and impact 🙌
Through the programme, Onyi moved from uncertainty to discovering her own path, one focused on building solutions that are practical, scalable, and meaningful for communities! 👏
Swipe to hear her reflect on ESP2025, her team experience, the lessons from refining ideas, and why real innovation happens when solutions move beyond theory and start working in the real world ➡️
#ESPalumni
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🌐 ESP EXPERTS: The Future of Leadership
👉🏻 Dear all, we would also like to invite everyone to read a new article by our illustrious international expert Rob Veersma: “The World Has Already Changed Leadership”, if you have not already!
📌Mr. Veersma reflects on how leadership is evolving in today’s rapidly changing world, and how a thoughtful dialogue with the ESP2026 cohort helped shape some of the ideas in this piece.
👏 We are very proud of our participants whose curiosity, vision, and engagement continue to enrich these conversations! Thank you very much, guys, for your dedication and hard work!
And we extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Veersma for his consideration and outstanding opportunities he creates for young leaders! 🌍
🔗 Read the article and share your thoughts on the future of leadership: https://shorturl.at/2yloP
👉🏻 Dear all, we would also like to invite everyone to read a new article by our illustrious international expert Rob Veersma: “The World Has Already Changed Leadership”, if you have not already!
📌Mr. Veersma reflects on how leadership is evolving in today’s rapidly changing world, and how a thoughtful dialogue with the ESP2026 cohort helped shape some of the ideas in this piece.
👏 We are very proud of our participants whose curiosity, vision, and engagement continue to enrich these conversations! Thank you very much, guys, for your dedication and hard work!
And we extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Veersma for his consideration and outstanding opportunities he creates for young leaders! 🌍
🔗 Read the article and share your thoughts on the future of leadership: https://shorturl.at/2yloP
🌱 Ideas that shape the Green Future 🌍
Dear ESP2026 participants, join us tomorrow for an inspiring session with Ms. Hui-Ping Chen, social entrepreneur and Ph.D. in Sociology from National Taiwan University!
📍 Topic: Social Entrepreneurship for a Green Energy Future
📆 Date: 17/03/2026
⏰ Time: 15:00 CET
🌐 As the energy transition unfolds, innovative social initiatives are playing an increasingly important role in driving sustainable change.
📌 Together, we will discuss:
• The role of social entrepreneurs in advancing sustainable energy
• How community-driven initiatives support the energy transition
• Opportunities for young leaders to create meaningful impact
We look forward to an engaging conversation with our ESP2026 cohort 💫
See you on March 17 at 15:00 CET 🚀
Dear ESP2026 participants, join us tomorrow for an inspiring session with Ms. Hui-Ping Chen, social entrepreneur and Ph.D. in Sociology from National Taiwan University!
📍 Topic: Social Entrepreneurship for a Green Energy Future
📆 Date: 17/03/2026
⏰ Time: 15:00 CET
🌐 As the energy transition unfolds, innovative social initiatives are playing an increasingly important role in driving sustainable change.
📌 Together, we will discuss:
• The role of social entrepreneurs in advancing sustainable energy
• How community-driven initiatives support the energy transition
• Opportunities for young leaders to create meaningful impact
We look forward to an engaging conversation with our ESP2026 cohort 💫
See you on March 17 at 15:00 CET 🚀
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🌐 Digital Future of the Energy Sector ⚡️
Dear ESP2026 participants, join us tomorrow to explore how digital technologies are reshaping energy systems: from smarter infrastructure and data-driven decision-making to improving efficiency and system resilience.
✨ About the speaker:
Dimitris Symeonidis is a global expert in the triple transition and a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Tartu, working at the intersection of digitalization, energy, and sustainability.
📍 Topic: Digitalization in the Energy Sector
📆 Date: 20/03/2026
⏰ New Time: 16:00 CET
Please note that the time for the upcoming lecture with Mr. Symeonidis has been updated: we will start 30 minutes earlier!
Kindly make sure to update your calendars accordingly. We look forward to an insightful discussion!
See you there! 🌍
Dear ESP2026 participants, join us tomorrow to explore how digital technologies are reshaping energy systems: from smarter infrastructure and data-driven decision-making to improving efficiency and system resilience.
✨ About the speaker:
Dimitris Symeonidis is a global expert in the triple transition and a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Tartu, working at the intersection of digitalization, energy, and sustainability.
📍 Topic: Digitalization in the Energy Sector
📆 Date: 20/03/2026
⏰ New Time: 16:00 CET
Please note that the time for the upcoming lecture with Mr. Symeonidis has been updated: we will start 30 minutes earlier!
Kindly make sure to update your calendars accordingly. We look forward to an insightful discussion!
See you there! 🌍
🔔 Reminder for ESP2026 Participants
Dear participants, today, join the Check-Up Session #3 with the Advisors, an important opportunity to review your team’s progress, discuss challenges, and receive guidance to finalise your projects!
⏰ Please note: the session time is personalised for each team, so make sure to double-check your scheduled time and join accordingly.
Use this session to refine your ideas, align your team, and move forward with clarity! 💪
We look forward to seeing your teams tomorrow! 🌱
Dear participants, today, join the Check-Up Session #3 with the Advisors, an important opportunity to review your team’s progress, discuss challenges, and receive guidance to finalise your projects!
⏰ Please note: the session time is personalised for each team, so make sure to double-check your scheduled time and join accordingly.
Use this session to refine your ideas, align your team, and move forward with clarity! 💪
We look forward to seeing your teams tomorrow! 🌱
🎤✨ Upcoming ESP Webinar: How to Speak So That People Listen ✨
Dear ESP2026 participants, join us for an engaging session with our wonderful expert Rob Veersma!
📍 Topic: How to Speak So That People Listen
📆 Date: 24/03/2026
⏰ Time: 18:00 CET
Effective communication is at the heart of leadership. How do you express ideas clearly, engage your audience, and truly be heard❓
📌 In this session, we will explore:
- How to communicate with clarity and confidence
- Ways to structure your message for impact
- Techniques to engage and influence your audience
- The role of authenticity in communication
Whether you’re presenting your project or leading a team, this lecture will offer practical insights to strengthen your communication skills! 🌟
See you on March 24 at 18:00 CET! 🌍
Dear ESP2026 participants, join us for an engaging session with our wonderful expert Rob Veersma!
📍 Topic: How to Speak So That People Listen
📆 Date: 24/03/2026
⏰ Time: 18:00 CET
Effective communication is at the heart of leadership. How do you express ideas clearly, engage your audience, and truly be heard❓
📌 In this session, we will explore:
- How to communicate with clarity and confidence
- Ways to structure your message for impact
- Techniques to engage and influence your audience
- The role of authenticity in communication
Whether you’re presenting your project or leading a team, this lecture will offer practical insights to strengthen your communication skills! 🌟
See you on March 24 at 18:00 CET! 🌍
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🏙✨ Sustainable Cities: Session Recap & Resources ✨
Earlier this month, ESP2026 participants explored the future of urban development in a session with amazing international expert Tung-Sheng Stone Shen! 🌟
The session offered a strategic perspective on how cities can balance economic growth, sustainability, and quality of life 🏵 We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Tung-Sheng Stone Shen for sharing his extensive professional and academic experience with the ESP cohort! 👏
📌To support our ESP2026 cohort and all the ESP community, we have gathered some useful resources pertaining to Sustainability and Urbanism.
Earlier this month, ESP2026 participants explored the future of urban development in a session with amazing international expert Tung-Sheng Stone Shen! 🌟
The session offered a strategic perspective on how cities can balance economic growth, sustainability, and quality of life 🏵 We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Tung-Sheng Stone Shen for sharing his extensive professional and academic experience with the ESP cohort! 👏
📌To support our ESP2026 cohort and all the ESP community, we have gathered some useful resources pertaining to Sustainability and Urbanism.
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• UNSDG Learn: Sustainable Cities
Urban challenges and tools intro.
https://www.unsdglearn.org/courses/sustainable-cities/
• Lund University: Sustainable Cities MOOC
Decarbonization and green economies.
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/moocs/sustainable-cities
• UrbanShift City Academy
UNEP/WRI low-carbon planning.
https://academy.shiftcities.org
• TU Delft: Inclusive & Sustainable Cities
Global South housing solutions.
https://lifelong-learning.tudelft.nl/inclusive-and-sustainable-cities/
• TU Delft/Wageningen: Sustainable Urban Development
Metropolitan solutions for urbanization/sustainability.
https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/sustainable-urban-development/
• SDG Academy Courses
Free modules on sustainable urbanization and policy.
https://sdgacademy.org/courses/
• JJ/WBGSP Scholarships
Masters including Erasmus Rotterdam: Urban Management/Development (climate change focus). Mar 30-May 29, 2026. Open to developing countries.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/brief/jjwbgsp-participating-programs-2022-2024-application-window-2
• IE Center for Sustainable Cities
Resilient design projects/programs.
https://www.ie.edu/school-architecture-design/center-for-sustainable-cities/
• Coursera Urbanism Courses
Certificates in design/planning.
https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=urbanism
Urban challenges and tools intro.
https://www.unsdglearn.org/courses/sustainable-cities/
• Lund University: Sustainable Cities MOOC
Decarbonization and green economies.
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/moocs/sustainable-cities
• UrbanShift City Academy
UNEP/WRI low-carbon planning.
https://academy.shiftcities.org
• TU Delft: Inclusive & Sustainable Cities
Global South housing solutions.
https://lifelong-learning.tudelft.nl/inclusive-and-sustainable-cities/
• TU Delft/Wageningen: Sustainable Urban Development
Metropolitan solutions for urbanization/sustainability.
https://learningforlife.tudelft.nl/sustainable-urban-development/
• SDG Academy Courses
Free modules on sustainable urbanization and policy.
https://sdgacademy.org/courses/
• JJ/WBGSP Scholarships
Masters including Erasmus Rotterdam: Urban Management/Development (climate change focus). Mar 30-May 29, 2026. Open to developing countries.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships/brief/jjwbgsp-participating-programs-2022-2024-application-window-2
• IE Center for Sustainable Cities
Resilient design projects/programs.
https://www.ie.edu/school-architecture-design/center-for-sustainable-cities/
• Coursera Urbanism Courses
Certificates in design/planning.
https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=urbanism
UN SDG:Learn
Sustainable Cities
This course discusses what the government, private sector, and other actors can do to ensure that cities develop sustainably.
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🌍✨ Upcoming ESP Webinar: International Collaboration for Energy Transition ✨🌍
ESP2026 participants, join us for an insightful session with global expert Irina Mironova.
📍 Topic: International Collaboration for Energy Transition
📆 Date: 27/03/2026
⏰ Time: 16:00 CET
The energy transition is a global challenge that requires cooperation across countries, sectors, and disciplines. How can international collaboration accelerate progress and create more effective, inclusive solutions?
In this session, we will explore:
• The role of global partnerships in the energy transition
• How countries and institutions collaborate on climate and energy goals
• Key challenges and opportunities in international cooperation
✨ About the speaker:
Irina Mironova is an expert in energy transition, economics, and coal markets, as well as an experienced lecturer.
We look forward to another engaging discussion with the ESP2026 cohort.
See you on today at 16:00 CET! 🌱
ESP2026 participants, join us for an insightful session with global expert Irina Mironova.
📍 Topic: International Collaboration for Energy Transition
📆 Date: 27/03/2026
⏰ Time: 16:00 CET
The energy transition is a global challenge that requires cooperation across countries, sectors, and disciplines. How can international collaboration accelerate progress and create more effective, inclusive solutions?
In this session, we will explore:
• The role of global partnerships in the energy transition
• How countries and institutions collaborate on climate and energy goals
• Key challenges and opportunities in international cooperation
✨ About the speaker:
Irina Mironova is an expert in energy transition, economics, and coal markets, as well as an experienced lecturer.
We look forward to another engaging discussion with the ESP2026 cohort.
See you on today at 16:00 CET! 🌱
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🌱 Ideas that Shape the Green Future 🌍 – Session Recap!
Dear ESP2026 participants, following up on our inspiring session with Ms. Hui-Ping Chen, we would like to share some useful resources that you can use after the programme to further develop your projects!
📌 Youth Programs & Funding:
Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 — Global competition offering up to USD 30,000 seed funding + mentorship for youth-led (18-29) climate solutions in energy & more. Deadline: 30 April 2026
🔗 https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/03/03/youth4climate-call-for-solutions-2025-empowering-youth-led-climate-action/
IFRC Limitless Youth Innovation Academy — Training + support for young innovators building community resilience solutions.
🔗 https://solferinoacademy.com/limitless
Dear ESP2026 participants, following up on our inspiring session with Ms. Hui-Ping Chen, we would like to share some useful resources that you can use after the programme to further develop your projects!
📌 Youth Programs & Funding:
Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 — Global competition offering up to USD 30,000 seed funding + mentorship for youth-led (18-29) climate solutions in energy & more. Deadline: 30 April 2026
🔗 https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/03/03/youth4climate-call-for-solutions-2025-empowering-youth-led-climate-action/
IFRC Limitless Youth Innovation Academy — Training + support for young innovators building community resilience solutions.
🔗 https://solferinoacademy.com/limitless
📌 Contests:
Youth Innovation Challenge — Contest for innovative environmental/economic solutions.
🔗 https://www.cec.org/topics/youth-engagement/
ClimateLaunchpad — World's largest green business idea competition. Applications are open until May 2026.
🔗 https://climatescout.com/competitions/climatelaunchpad/
Hult Prize — Global contest for social ventures solving UN SDGs, including clean energy.
🔗 https://www.hultprize.org/
📌 Free Courses:
Yale/Coursera: Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship — Learn to identify social problems and build impact ventures. Enroll anytime
🔗 https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-entrepreneurship
Duke/Coursera: Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship — Launch businesses in clean energy & sustainable construction. Enroll anytime
🔗 https://www.coursera.org/learn/renewable-energy-entrepreneurship
A huge thank you to Ms. Hui-Ping Chen for her invaluable time, profound insights, and infectious passion! 💚
Youth Innovation Challenge — Contest for innovative environmental/economic solutions.
🔗 https://www.cec.org/topics/youth-engagement/
ClimateLaunchpad — World's largest green business idea competition. Applications are open until May 2026.
🔗 https://climatescout.com/competitions/climatelaunchpad/
Hult Prize — Global contest for social ventures solving UN SDGs, including clean energy.
🔗 https://www.hultprize.org/
📌 Free Courses:
Yale/Coursera: Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship — Learn to identify social problems and build impact ventures. Enroll anytime
🔗 https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-entrepreneurship
Duke/Coursera: Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship — Launch businesses in clean energy & sustainable construction. Enroll anytime
🔗 https://www.coursera.org/learn/renewable-energy-entrepreneurship
A huge thank you to Ms. Hui-Ping Chen for her invaluable time, profound insights, and infectious passion! 💚
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📢 ESP2026 Participants - Final Presentation Submission Reminder
As we approach the final stage of the Energy Sustainability Program, this is a reminder to submit your final team presentations!
📌 Submission details:
Topic: ESP Final Presentation (Team Number)
📧 Email: energysustainability.pdp@gmail.com
⏰ Deadline: March 30, 17:00 CET
❗️Please note that no changes can be made after the deadline.
Over the past weeks, you have developed strong ideas, collaborated across borders, and worked through complex challenges 💚 Now is the moment to present your work with clarity and confidence!
🎯 Make sure your presentation reflects the full potential of your project - your effort, your thinking, and your vision.
We look forward to seeing your final submissions and celebrating your work at the closing session! ⚡️
As we approach the final stage of the Energy Sustainability Program, this is a reminder to submit your final team presentations!
📌 Submission details:
Topic: ESP Final Presentation (Team Number)
📧 Email: energysustainability.pdp@gmail.com
⏰ Deadline: March 30, 17:00 CET
❗️Please note that no changes can be made after the deadline.
Over the past weeks, you have developed strong ideas, collaborated across borders, and worked through complex challenges 💚 Now is the moment to present your work with clarity and confidence!
🎯 Make sure your presentation reflects the full potential of your project - your effort, your thinking, and your vision.
We look forward to seeing your final submissions and celebrating your work at the closing session! ⚡️
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🎤✨ REMINDER: ESP2026 Final Pitching & Closing Ceremony
📆 The final stage of ESP2026 is almost here!
Dear all, join us on March 31, 2026 at 17:00 CET for the Final Project Pitching and Closing Ceremony, where your ideas take the spotlight 🌟
❗️Dear ESP Teams, please, remember to submit your presentations by 17:00 CET today!
📌 Make sure to bring everything together:
• Refine your message
• Focus on clarity and impact
• Let your ideas shine
We are very proud of the entire ESP2026 cohort and excited to see your final presentations 💚
📆 The final stage of ESP2026 is almost here!
Dear all, join us on March 31, 2026 at 17:00 CET for the Final Project Pitching and Closing Ceremony, where your ideas take the spotlight 🌟
❗️Dear ESP Teams, please, remember to submit your presentations by 17:00 CET today!
📌 Make sure to bring everything together:
• Refine your message
• Focus on clarity and impact
• Let your ideas shine
We are very proud of the entire ESP2026 cohort and excited to see your final presentations 💚