Launched in 2024 by Iniciativa Climática de México (ICM), the Hackatón X Nuestro Futuro is a youth-centred initiative designed to place young Mexicans at the forefront of shaping public policy for a just energy transition. Its scope goes beyond a single event, combining policy innovation with ongoing mentoring, capacity-building, subnational youth networks, and advocacy efforts to ensure sustained engagement and real influence on Mexico’s transition to renewable energy.

Philanthropies are backing youth mobilisation and the coalition will continue to drive youth engagement to ensure they remain at the forefront of this crucial transition.

2024: Igniting Youth Leadership in Public Policy

The inaugural edition in 2024 brought together over 40 young people from across the country in Mexico City, where participants developed public policy proposals focused on accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Taking place in the context of national electoral debates at the time, the hackathon mobilised youth voices on climate and energy issues. Crucially, its impact extended beyond the event itself: participants continued their engagement through mentoring, training, local youth group formation, and advocacy campaigns, maintaining momentum and positioning young people as active contributors to the national energy conversation.

2025: From Ideas to Implementation

Building on the first edition, in 2025 the programme shifted from ideation to implementation. In August, 50 participants gathered in Mexico City for a four-day hackathon organised with Nuestro Futuro and Práctica Lab, and supported by ICM and the Instituto de Desarrollo Energía y Ambiente (IDEA). Aligned with global climate priorities discussed at recent COPs, the event focused on turning ideas into actionable solutions. Divided into seven teams, participants developed projects ranging from community initiatives to social enterprises and policy proposals addressing local energy challenges. Seven projects emerged and are now receiving ongoing support to advance toward implementation, while all participants left with strengthened skills, networks, and motivation to continue driving change in Mexico’s energy transition.