South Africa, through the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in partnership with the BRICS Youth Energy Agency (BRICS YEA), will host the 5th BRICS Youth Energy Summit on 3 and 4 August 2023 in Modderfontein, Ekurhuleni.
The BRICS Youth Energy Summit brings together 200 young entrepreneurs, researchers, and activists to discuss and shape the future of energy for Africa and the BRICS countries. Deliberations will focus on various key themes which include energy access and energy poverty; youth and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI); international cooperation to achieve SDG7; critical minerals for the energy transition; and using energy as an enabler for circular economy.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the BRICS Youth Energy Summit as per the following details:
Date: 3 – 4 August 2023 Time: 09:00 Venue: Focus Rooms, Modderfontein, Ekurhuleni
To RSVP, contact: Mr Solomon Phetla - 0836504395 / Solomon.Phetla@dmre.gov.za
For media enquiries: mediadesk@dmre.gov.za Makhosonke Buthelezi – 082 359 5584 / Makhosonke.Buthelezi@dmre.gov.za Nathi Shabangu - 073 852 1922 / Natie.Shabangu@dmre.gov.za
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Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy