Moscow – The selection campaign for Impact Team 2050, an international youth advisory council established under the Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev, is now open.
The initiative, launched in 2021, aims to create a platform for direct dialogue between emerging professionals and the leadership of a global technology corporation.
It focuses on contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and engaging younger generations in discussions on the future of energy and technological advances.
The first council was selected in 2022.
“Dialogue with youth is essential for sustainable development of the nuclear industry,” stated Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev.
“Nuclear technologies form the future for decades ahead.
“It is important for us to work in close coordination with the new generation, to involve young talents, to understand their needs, and to hear their ideas in order to develop innovative solutions meeting future challenges.”
Likhachev added: “We are open to dialogue for the exchange of opinions and involvement of youth in the development of our global strategy.
“I am sure that international partnership with young professionals will become one of the main driving forces in developing future power engineering and technologies.”
Young professionals from South Africa are encouraged to apply.
Ensuring long-term energy stability and diversifying the energy mix remain important for the country, with ongoing discussions around the role of different energy sources in supporting economic growth and sustainability.
“When I first started my journey in the nuclear industry, I could not have imagined that I would not only overcome stereotypes that this field is only for engineers, but also become a voice of Africa on major international platforms,” said Princess Mthombeni, member of the first Impact Team 2050 council, from South Africa.
“My decision to join the first Impact Team 2050 council was driven by a desire to show that nuclear technologies are key to addressing Africa’s energy deficit and supporting socio-economic development.
“Over the course of our work, we have achieved real recognition in this area. I represented African youth interests at COP28 in Dubai and COP29 in Baku, where I took part in a high-level session with the leadership of the IAEA and the World Nuclear Association.
“At a forum in Alexandria, Egypt, I spoke about the future of nuclear energy through the eyes of African youth.
“I am convinced that Africa represents the future of the global nuclear industry.”
The call for applications is open to candidates aged 18 to 35 with experience in areas such as science and technology, ecology and climate, social entrepreneurship, education, and international cooperation.
The selection process consists of several stages: application submission via the Mission Impact platform, expert review of candidates’ portfolios and motivation letters, and online interviews with members of the selection committee.
Applications can be submitted until April 15.
Background
Impact Team 2050 is the International Youth Advisory Council to the Rosatom Director General.
The purpose of the council is to arrange a direct channel for dialogue between emerging professionals from various countries and the leadership of one of the top global technology corporations for the promotion of nuclear technologies and education.
Mission Impact platform is an ecosystem of development opportunities based on the common values, goals, and global practices.
The purpose of the platform is to share the best global HR initiatives and practices of Rosatom and international partners in the area of sustainable development and ESG by making these opportunities available for everybody, regardless of age, sex, or location.
Russia is actively developing cooperation with all interested countries.
Major international projects continue to be implemented, with Rosatom and its subsidiaries playing an active role in this work.
In South Africa, the company has been involved in discussions and cooperation initiatives related to nuclear energy and the broader development of the country’s energy sector.
