Young policymakers and energy sector professionals from BRICS nations participated in the summit.
Brasilia, Brazil, recently hosted the 7th BRICS Youth Energy Summit. The event drew over 100 young professionals, government officials, and energy experts from across the BRICS nations.
The summit serves as the official youth platform for the BRICS group, now comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia. It facilitates connections between early-career professionals and policymakers in the global energy field.
The summit, organized under Brazil’s 2025 BRICS presidency, included youth delegations, academic figures, and major energy firms. Rosatom, a long-standing summit partner and Russia’s state nuclear corporation, highlighted the significance of youth development in the energy sector.
“By working together, we can conduct joint research, share expertise, and develop innovative solutions for global markets,” stated Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev. “Our Obninsk Tech hub brings together leading young nuclear experts from around the world.”
Obninsk, located in the Kaluga Region, was the site of the world’s first nuclear power plant, which began operations in 1954. The plant, decommissioned in 2002 and now a museum, served as a testing ground for pioneering nuclear technologies.
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A key moment was the soft launch of the BRICS Youth Energy Outlook, an annual report created by over 50 young researchers from BRICS countries. The report covers topics such as low-carbon systems, sustainable fuels, energy access, and critical minerals. Its official launch will take place at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025.
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Summit speakers included senior officials from Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, India’s Ministry of Power, and other national organizations. The event also commemorated ten years of BRICS youth energy collaboration, reaffirming the bloc’s ongoing dedication to inclusive energy discussions.
The summit was jointly organized by Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, the National Youth Secretariat, the BRICS Youth Energy Agency, and Rosatom.
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