A groundbreaking study reveals that Serbia’s youth overwhelmingly support the green transition, with 90% advocating for a shift towards renewable energy.
Solar energy tops their list of future prospects (42%), followed by water (22%) and wind (19%).
This surge in enthusiasm comes as 69% recognize fossil fuels as a key driver of climate change, with a growing sense of urgency for reform.
In the research conducted by the OIE Serbia Association, a clear consensus emerges: Serbia’s aging, inefficient energy infrastructure must be replaced.
The majority of young people (64%) believe that investments in renewables will yield positive results, highlighting opportunities in sectors such as science, media, and renewable energy facilities.
However, the study also unveils that climate change has already begun to affect daily life.
With rising temperatures and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, young Serbs fear the long-term consequences, with many pointing to extreme heat as the most dangerous future impact.
Yet, despite the increasing urgency, access to reliable information remains scarce for many, as social media becomes the dominant source of news on environmental issues.
Serbia’s future, it seems, is in the hands of its youth, who are pushing for change.
