Russian youth forum welcomes Namibian competition winner
Namibian youth leader Noble Eiaseb participated in the Obninsk New 2026 International Youth Forum in Russia, which focused on the future of the global nuclear industry. The event highlighted the role of nuclear technology in addressing energy security and climate resilience in Africa.
Why it matters
International youth forums in the nuclear sector reflect growing global interest in nuclear energy as a tool for sustainable development.
Namibia has joined the growing African representation at Russia’s leading international youth nuclear forum, the Obninsk New 2026 International Youth Forum.
The event focused on building a skilled workforce for the global nuclear power industry. More than 700 participants from 85 countries took part, alongside high‑level delegations from 10 nations. Thousands more joined online through 25 partner broadcasting platforms, making this year’s forum the largest to date.
The programme was split into two parts. One part explored youth engagement: how young communities are reshaping the nuclear industry, what joint projects can emerge from international cooperation, and what role Obninsk could play in building a global network of young nuclear leaders. The other part consisted of expert panel discussions with representatives from various nuclear organisations.
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