11:00-17:00 – Energy that Connects – Meet the experts

8:30 – 16:30 – Energy That Connects – Meet the Experts

16:45 – 18:15 – Official Side Event: Voices of the Transition: Inclusive Pathways to a Clean Energy Future

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As the world accelerates toward a net-zero future, the energy transition must be inclusive, equitable, and technologically diverse. This side event, hosted by WIN Global, the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) and LAS-ANS Global, will spotlight the critical role of diverse leaders including women, youth, Indigenous communities in shaping energy policy and innovation. Through two keynote speeches, a dynamic panel, and an inclusive fireside chat, the event will explore how collaborative clean energy solutions — including nuclear, renewables, and emerging technologies — can empower marginalized voices, enhance energy security, and drive sustainable development. The session will emphasize inclusive decision-making, intergenerational dialogue, and the integration of diverse energy technologies to meet climate goals.

Moderator: Alice Cunha da Silva – Vice President of IYNC

Keynote Speaker: Mikaelle Farias – Climate Activist and Advisor to the Youth Presidency of COP30 – PYCC

Speakers:

• Georgia Joana – WIN Global, Brazil
• Thiago Prado – President, EPE (Energy Planning Enterprise, Ministry of Mines and Energy), Brazil
• Ney Zanella – Immediate Past President, LAS-ANS
  Sávia Gavazza – Project Manager, Ecological Transformation Plan, Ministry of Economy, Brazil;
• Dr. Dola Oluteye – WIRE (Women in Renewable Energy);
• Larissa Noudem – Chair of WiN Global Young Generation;
• Filipe Torres – IEEE Young Professionals

 08:30-14:00 – Energy that connects – Meet the experts

14.00 – 15.00 Clean Energy and Human Rights: Building a Truly Just Transition [Discussion]

Lead organisation: IYNC

This is a conversation about how we connect the clean energy agenda — including nuclear and renewable sources — with the protection and promotion of human rights. The discussion seeks to analyze different energy sources through the lens of their social and environmental impacts and the role of the communities involved.
The idea is to reflect on how to ensure that the transition to clean energy is, at the same time, just, inclusive, and grounded in principles of dignity and equity.

Speakers:

• Victor Del Vechio – Human Rights Lawyer;
• Alice Cunha da Silva – IYNC Vice President

15:00 – 15:30 Youth Entrepreneurship for Climate and Social Justice

Lead organisation: IYNC 

This short event features a conversation between young social entrepreneurs exploring the intersection of climate action, social justice, and innovation. One participant will present a water-related invention designed to address environmental and community challenges. The dialogue will highlight how youth-led entrepreneurship can drive equitable and sustainable solutions.

Speaker: Dr. Anirudh Janagam and Cheng-Ruei KO

15:30 – 16:30 Energy that connects – Meet the experts

 08:30-11:00 – Energy that connects – Meet the experts

11:00 – 12:00 Energy Independence in a Resource-Constrained World: Nuclear and the New Geopolitics of Critical Minerals [Discussion]

Lead organisation: Antropocene

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, energy security is becoming inseparable from resource geopolitics. Nations striving for Net Zero are finding themselves dependent on supply chains dominated by a few players, particularly China, which controls a major share of the world’s lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth processing capacity.

While most clean energy technologies rely heavily on these critical materials, nuclear energy offers a strategic alternative: it is largely independent of rare minerals, requires minimal material inputs, and provides high energy density and long-term reliability. This panel will explore how nuclear energy strengthens energy sovereignty and helps nations reduce exposure to volatile global supply chains.

Key Themes

• The geopolitics of critical minerals and the concentration of supply.
• How China’s dominance in material processing shapes global energy transitions.
• Nuclear energy as a resource-independent clean power option.
• Diversification and resilience strategies for countries pursuing energy security.
• Integrating nuclear into broader national industrial and resource policies.

Objectives
Reframe the critical minerals debate through the lens of energy sovereignty. Highlight nuclear power as a strategic hedge against resource dependency. Encourage dialogue between policymakers, investors, and innovators on diversification strategies. Strengthen understanding of how nuclear fits within global industrial competition.

Moderator: Frank Ling

Speaker:  Dinara Ermakova, Joao Goncalvez – Former INB Supervisor

12:00 – 14:00 – Energy that connects – Meet the experts

14:00 – 17:00 – Mentoring

08:30-10:30 – Energy that connects – Meet the experts

10.30 – 12.00 From Local Action to Global Impact: Latin American Youth Nuclear Movement Driving [Discussion]

Lead organisation: OLAGE

This event, organized by the Latin American Observatory of Energy Geopolitics (OLAGE), creating synergies between youth networks and the global intergenerational dialogue, will showcase the powerful role of young leaders in advancing a just and sustainable energy transition across Latin America. Moving beyond policy discussions, we will present the human-centered stories and climate journeys behind innovative, youth-led clean energy projects. From bringing solar power to remote communities in the Amazon to fostering regional dialogue on nuclear technologies and driving climate action through local mobilization, this session will demonstrate how youth collaboration, technology and innovation are accelerating progress toward SDG 7 and SDG 13. We aim to create a dynamic dialogue that bridges local experiences with the global energy transformation, fostering new partnerships and collaboration.

16.00 – 17.00 Industrial Policy, Carbon Markets, and the Race for Clean Competitiveness [Discussion]

Lead organisation: LAS-ANS

Industrial policy is no longer just about protecting domestic markets; it’s about winning the clean energy race. Across the world, new frameworks such as the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and emerging carbon credit systems are redefining how governments incentivize innovation and measure industrial progress.
In this new global competition, reliable, low-carbon energy is becoming the foundation of industrial competitiveness. Nuclear energy, with its ability to deliver stable, carbon-free power at scale, enables industries to qualify for carbon credits, maintain cost certainty, and decouple production from volatile fossil markets. This panel will examine how integrating nuclear power into national industrial and carbon strategies can accelerate both decarbonization and economic growth.

Speakers: Guido Núñez-Mujica, Kirsten Cutler, Dinara Ermakova

15:00 – 17:00 – Energy that connects – Meet the experts

9:00 – 10:30 – Energy that connects – Meet the experts

11:00-12:00 – Global Youth Energy Alliance (GYEA) open meetup

Lead organisation: Youngo Energy Working Group

The YOUNGO Energy Working Group Youngo incoordination with European Young Engineers launched the Global Youth Energy Alliance (GYEA) — a coordination platform uniting youth-led organizations, civil society, and clean energy advocates from around the world.

Why GYEA?
To bridge the gaps in global youth energy advocacy by creating a permanent, inclusive, and action-oriented platform. GYEA will enable regular coordination, shared advocacy, and meaningful youth impact across regions — not just during COPs, but all year round.

15.00 – 16.00 Energy with a Voice: Women’s Leadership in the Climate Agenda/Energia com Voz: Liderança feminina na agenda climática [Discussion]

Lead organisation: IYNC

This discussion centers on how to expand the presence and influence of women in decision-making spaces, especially where climate policy intersects with the energy sector. It will explore not only pathways to attract more women into these fields, but also strategies to ensure their continued participation, visibility, and real impact in shaping climate-related decisions. By amplifying female leadership, the conversation aims to foster more inclusive and effective approaches to building a sustainable future.

Moderator: Alice Cunha da Silva – Vice President of IYNC

Speakers:

• Eduarda Zoghbi – Founder of MPower (TBC)
• Georgia Joana – WIN Brazil Board Member

14:00 – 15:00 Clean-Tech Solutions for a Sustainable Climate

Lead organisation: IEEE

16.00 – 17.00 Baku-Belem-Adelaide COP Troika for a Clean Energy Future [Discussion]

Lead organisation: UN Youth Australia

The global spotlighting of the COP Troika: Azerbaijan (COP29), Brazil (COP30), and Australia (COP31) offers a unique opportunity to harness diverse expertise and innovative energy models and technologies for collective climate action. This concept note proposes an interactive panel session bringing together leaders and youth champions from these nations to share knowledge on renewable energy technologies, biodiversity integration, and the potential for multilateral collective action on the international stage.

Each Troika country is at a distinct stage of its energy transition. Azerbaijan, the first nation to industrialise oil, is now pursuing decarbonisation. Brazil, a biodiversity leader, has the workforce to accelerate renewable energy adoption, and Australia, who boasts the world’s highest rooftop solar uptake alongside leading decarbonisation policies and targets.

By aligning the perspectives of the previous, current, and future COP Presidencies, this session aims to create actionable pathways for intergenerational collaboration through a globally collective approach to a just transition.

Speakers: 

James Ladbrook, Renewable Energy Consultant, KPMG Australia; Board Director, UN Youth Australia

15.00 – 16.00 The Nexus of Nature and Energy – Interlinking Biodiversity and Clean Energy Solutions

Lead organisation: IYNC

The global push for clean energy is a cornerstone of climate action, but it must be pursued in harmony with biodiversity preservation and climate justice. While clean energy technologies offer immense potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, their implementation—if not aligned with ecological and social considerations—can impact ecosystems and communities. Biodiversity loss, in turn, undermines climate resilience and disproportionately affects vulnerable populations.

This event will explore the nexus between clean energy solutions, biodiversity conservation, and climate justice. It aims to foster dialogue on how energy transitions can be designed to protect nature and empower communities, ensuring that climate solutions are both sustainable and equitable.

Speaker:

• Anna Carles – CREAF (TBC)
• Praneetha Monipi

11.00 – 12.00 Beyond Borders: Youth Voices on the Energy–Water–Food Nexus and Land & Peace [Discussion]

Lead organisation: UNCCD Youth Caucus and ECB Sustainable Youth Foundation

A small, storytelling-based conversation highlighting youth-led and Indigenous perspectives on how land stewardship, clean energy access, sustainable agriculture, and water security intersect to foster peace and resilience in climate-affected regions.

Description:
This interactive youth-led dialogue explores how communities are advancing solutions across the energy–water–food nexus to combat land degradation and promote peace, justice, andsustainability. Through storytelling and open discussion, participants will share experiences in renewable energy transitions, regenerative agriculture, drought resilience, and water governance, showcasing how integrated approaches can transform livelihoods and make communities relient. The session connects local realities with global clean energy and land agendas, demonstrating how inclusive and community-centered innovation drives climate action and resilience building.

Speakers:

Ms Beatriz Azevedo de Araújo, Brazil

Ms Chehek Bilgi, India

11:00 – 12:00 Empowering a Generation: Youth Voices on Energy Poverty from Europe to the Amazon [Discussion]

Lead organisation: EYEN

Energy poverty is not only an economic challenge, it’s a generational one. Across Europe, young people are among the most exposed to energy vulnerability: struggling to afford heating and cooling, living in poorly insulated or rented spaces and lacking access to affordable clean energy options. Yet their experiences remain largely invisible in data collection and policy design.
To bridge this gap, the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN)’s Young Energy Consumers Task Force conducted the first-ever pan-European Youth and Energy Poverty Survey, engaging over 4,700 respondents across nine countries. The findings offer a first look at how young Europeans experience energy poverty, how it shapes their lifestyles and opportunities, and what they expect from a fair and inclusive clean energy transition.
While this challenge takes specific forms in Europe, energy poverty and lack of stable electrification remain even more severe across much of the Global South – especially in remote regions such as the Amazon, where communities continue to face unreliable or non-existent access to electricity. The Observatório Latino-Americano da Geopolítica Energética seeks to bridge this gap by supporting the installation of Distributed Renewable Energy Generation, such as solar PV and batteries, in remote communities.

This session will turn these findings and actions into a shared dialogue, bringing together youth representatives alongside professionals to explore what youth-inclusive energy transitions could look like in the future.

14:00 – 15:00 Whose Future, Whose Rights? Youth, Justice, and Sustainable Development – TBC

Lead organisation: IYNC

This conversation explores how young people are challenging traditional models of sustainable development by demanding justice, inclusion, and accountability. It asks: Who benefits from sustainability efforts? Who bears the cost? And how are youth reframing climate action as a human rights issue?

Key Themes:

• Intergenerational Justice: Young voices calling out the long-term consequences of short-term development gains.
• Ethical Development: Scrutinizing projects that claim sustainability but displace communities or exploit labor.
• Youth-Led Accountability: How movements like Fridays for Future and Youth Climate Strikes are holding governments and corporations to account.
• Legal Innovation: The push to recognize the right to a healthy environment and climate stability in national constitutions and international law.
  Education and Empowerment: The role of environmental education in equipping youth to advocate for inclusive sustainability.

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