Young Expert Groups.

Focuses of Our Expertise.

Lastly updated: 5 July 2025

Young Expert Groups.

Focuses of Our Expertise.

Lastly updated: 16 January 2024

About Expert Groups

The BRICS Youth Energy Agency brings together young experts on various aspects of energy. Through young expert groups (YEGs), BRICS YEA sets hypotheses, conducts consultations and delivers policy together with young experts from the agency’s network. Expert groups hold regular meetings, invite well-known topic holders, and develop knowledge products and reports. Since 2024, outcomes of the YEGs are reflected in the BRICS Youth Energy Outlook. YEGs invite partners from specialized scientific and research centers and businesses.

The YEG members are young experts – representatives of universities, businesses, academic and research centers, as well as governments. The YEG activities are held by a chief expert from among the group members along with a secretary, the both appointed by BRICS YEA. All partner organizations of the agency can nominate a representative to the YEGs on competitive basis. Administrative and technical support is provided by the Secretariat.

Members of the BRICS YEA community can access all reports, policy documents, presentations on the agency’s exclusive platform: my.bricsyea. YEGs are being established according to the relevant agenda of the BRICS Youth Energy Outlook. Mandate of the YEGs may be extended.

Brazilian BRICS Chairship in 2025

The BRICS Youth Energy Outlook is prepared according to the priorities of the Brazilian BRICS Chairship on Energy. You can read the priorities on the official website of the Presidency: brics.br

Expert Groups

Young Expert Groups

Sustainable Fuels for Energy Transitions

Chief Expert

Secretary

Name, Surname
Position

Name, Surname
Position

This section explores the role of sustainable fuels in facilitating the global energy transition. It examines innovative biofuels, hydrogen technologies, and advanced renewable energy sources. The focus is on assessing their scalability, environmental impact, and potential to decarbonize various sectors, including transportation and industry.

Young Expert Groups

Financing Energy Transitions and Ensuring Clean Energy Transition Minerals

Chief Expert

Secretary

Name, Surmane
Position

Name, Surname
Position

This part delves into the financial mechanisms and mineral exploration resource base required for the energy transition. It covers public and private financing models and the supply chain of critical minerals. Special attention is given to the economic viability and sustainability of mineral extraction processes essential for clean energy technologies.

Young Expert Groups

Energy Access in Addressing Energy Poverty with Affordable Solutions

Chief Expert

Secretary

Name, Surmane
Position

Name, Surmane
Position

This section analyzes the challenges and solutions related to providing universal energy access. The section discusses decentralized energy systems, off-grid technologies, and innovative policies that make energy affordable for underserved populations. Case studies from different regions highlight successful implementation strategies.

Young Expert Groups

Technological Advancements for Low-carbon Power Systems

Chief Expert

Secretary

Name, Surname
Position

Name, Surname
Position

This section focuses on cutting-edge technologies driving the decarbonization of power systems. It covers advancements in grid management, energy storage solutions, and smart grid technologies. The emphasis is on integrating diverse energy sources and enhancing system reliability while reducing carbon emissions.

Young Expert Groups

Special Report

Advancements in Small Modular Reactors

In partnership with
BRICS Nuclear Platform

Chief Expert

Secretary

Name, Surname
Position

Name, Surname
Position

The report examines the development and potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) as a viable nuclear energy solution. It explores design innovations, safety features, nuclear fuel compositions, and economic and social benefits of deployment strategies for SMRs in the BRICS countries. It also covers their role in meeting baseload power needs across the BRICS countries, with a focus on remote territories, and contributing to a diversified low-carbon energy mix.