Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 3 March, a session titled “International Eco-Community – Creating the Future Together” was held within the framework of the World Youth Festival with the support of Rosatom. 

During the session, participants discussed which areas of international cooperation in the field of ecology are the most promising, how to form expert communities and involve young people in environmental initiatives, and develop new sustainable projects.

The outcome of the session was the announcement of the launch of the international ecological club “Ecosystem,” which will be aimed at organizing the exchange of experience between eco-leaders from different countries, conducting educational and conference events, and disseminating best practices.

The event was attended by key Russian experts and young eco-leaders who have already implemented a large number of international initiatives.

Vadim Titov, CEO of Rusatom – International Network, discussed Rosatom’s strategic approach to developing the environmental agenda in terms of technology development and support for environmental initiatives. “Combating climate change and reducing the negative impact on the environment are impossible without two key factors – technology development and support for the culture of cooperation. By developing nuclear power plant projects around the world, Rosatom helps to incorporate a clean energy source into the national energy balance of our partner countries and, together with local communities, implements various social and environmental projects,” he noted.

The session was moderated by Alexandra Ryabykh, co-chair of the All-Russian Ecological Ecosystem Movement. She noted that green diplomacy is becoming one of the key tools in the development of international relations, as the task of preserving biodiversity, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems concerns everyone. “It is the young generation that determines what our future will be like, and I, as a representative of a nationwide environmental movement, can say that the sustainable agenda is becoming more and more in demand both in Russia and with our partners abroad,” she said.

Alexander Plakida, Chairman of the Governing Board of the UN Global Compact Network Russia, noted that achieving sustainable development goals remains one of the most significant tasks for contemporary society. Businesses, government, and the expert community should make maximum efforts to achieve it, and the key to solving such an ambitious task lies in partnership and constructive dialogue.

The importance of involving youth in the ecological agenda was the topic Oleg Makarov, advisor to the head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, also spoke about. He highlighted that events like the World Youth Festival serve as an important catalyst for developing international cooperation and shaping a new system of values. Festival partners, organizers, and participants made a significant contribution to making this event truly environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Thus, the forum participants have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Declaration of Commitment to the Principles of Ecological Lifestyle, created on the initiative of the Ecosystem Movement in partnership with the State Corporation Rosatom, to sign it, and to join the club. Over 150 participants have already signed the Declaration.

Representing the forefront of youth and ecological leaders, Alexander Kormishin, Chairman of the BRICS Youth Energy Agency, and Zongsu Xie, a member of the Rosatom CEO’s Council Impact Team 2050 and a researcher at the Institute of Digital Economy and Artificial Systems, delivered speeches.

Alexander Kormishin noted that the development of the youth energy BRICS is a vivid example of how systemic interaction between youth leaders brings real results in the energy dialogue of the association’s countries, supports the development and dissemination of successful youth practices, and promotes a shared vision on the international stage.

Zongsu Xie discussed the unique and promising field he is involved in within his professional activities, highlighting how digital solutions can address global environmental challenges.

The World Youth Festival is held in accordance with the decree of the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, aiming to develop international youth cooperation. It will be attended by 20 thousand young leaders in education, science, international cooperation, culture, volunteering and charity, sports, business, media, including 10 thousand foreign participants. For the first time, teenagers will also be able to take part in the festival (as part of the track of the All-Russian Movement of Children and Youth “Movement of the First”).

The State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom is a diversified holding company that combines assets in power engineering, machine building, and construction. Its strategy focuses on the development of low-carbon generation, including wind energy. Rosatom is the national leader in electricity generation (about 20% of total generation) and holds the world’s largest portfolio of nuclear power plant construction orders: 33 power units in 10 countries are at various stages of implementation.

One of the priorities of the President of the Russian Federation and specialized agencies is to improve the environmental situation in the country. Rosatom participates in projects aimed at eliminating environmental damage, consistently implementing steps towards transitioning to a green economy. The corporation is modernizing equipment that ensures the production of clean energy and annually carries out a set of environmental protection measures.