Youth to Play Key Role in BRICS Energy Cooperation

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-08-19 09:38:36 UTC

Key Points

• The virtual summit, hosted under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship, brought together more than 100 participants.
• Participants included young energy professionals, BRICS energy ministry representatives, the BRICS Youth Energy Agency and international energy organisations.
• Discussions followed three priorities: energy security and sustainability, energy access and equity, and technology and innovation.
• More than 20 youth panellists shared perspectives on energy diversification, resilient supply chains, innovative financing and digitalisation.
• The summit emphasised joint research, technology demonstrations, knowledge exchange and capacity building as practical outcomes of youth engagement.
• Participants highlighted affordable energy access, clean energy financing and reliable data as contributors to resilient energy systems.