Climate. Rosatom is highlighting the role of nuclear technologies in addressing climate challenges at the UNFCCC COP31 conference, taking place in Antalya from November 9 to 20. Rosatom representatives are participating in the business agenda of the Russian and partner countries’ delegations. Key topics include energy source diversification to ensure energy security and low-carbon development, infrastructure financing, workforce training, youth opportunities, and new cooperation formats for the Arctic. Additionally, Rosatom will host a dedicated session, “Developing the Labor Market and Skills for the Energy Transition in BRICS Countries,” which will feature the presentation of a workforce study by the BRICS Nuclear Platform. Active since 2024, the Platform brings together companies and specialized organizations to exchange best practices, advance nuclear energy and non-energy applications, and promote viable business models for nuclear projects.

Science. The lead organization of the MBIR International Research Center Consortium and the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have signed a cooperation agreement. The parties identified areas for materials research and neutron experiments to advance accelerator-driven systems (ADS) and agreed to establish the terms for the IMP’s accession to the consortium. “MBIR complements our accelerator facilities with neutron capabilities. The areas outlined in the agreement — ADS and neutron science — require precisely this type of experimentation,” emphasized Professor Yuan He, IMP Deputy Director. The MBIR is a 150 MW multipurpose fast-neutron research reactor currently under construction in Dimitrovgrad, Russia. It is designed for the testing of materials and equipment, production of radioisotopes, and research aimed at closing the nuclear fuel cycle. Consortium members are granted priority access to its capabilities.

Education. Rosatom hosted the 7th International Global Atomic Quiz dedicated to World Science Day for Peace and Development. Themed this year as “One Atomic Day”, the event attracted 100 000 people from 100 countries. Participants tested their knowledge of how nuclear technologies make everyday life more comfortable, safer, and more engaging, while also learning about the science behind familiar everyday things. The quiz was held online, with the grand prize for the top three winners being a trip to Russia, including a visit to the world’s first nuclear power plant. The Global Atomic Quiz is a Rosatom educational initiative designed to introduce the basics of nuclear physics and the peaceful applications of nuclear technology. Running in 16 languages since 2020, this initiative has engaged over 211,000 school and university students from more than 100 countries.