August 29 - 30, 2025
Impact Team 2050 Events Marathon Launched in Latin America
This year, the events in Latin America are united under the motto “Pensar nuclear é pensar em futuro, sustentabilidade e colaboração” (“Nuclear energy means caring for the future, sustainability, and cooperation”) and are being held in the run-up to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), which will take place in Brazil in November 2025.
The series of Impact Team 2050 events was opened by The Hackathon of Sustainability, held in Maipú on August 29–30 (Mendoza Province, Argentina). The opening ceremony was attended by Maipú Mayor Matias Stevanato, President of the Maipú Council Yamila Cerezo, Maipú Youth Affairs Director, member of the Impact Team 2050 Youth Advisory Board and The Hackathon Organizing Committee Ignacio Villarroya.
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The Hackathon demonstrated the significant potential of the youth community in developing projects aimed at strengthening social and territorial justice. The event became a unique platform where young people actively shape the present and create the future.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the youth of our community to demonstrate their potential. Science and technology are the foundation that ensures sustainable development
Matías Stevanato
Maipú Mayor
Ignacio Villarroya also emphasized the importance of organizing such events for local communities: “I am confident that thanks to the Hackathon, we are changing the lives of more than 60 young people. We are giving them extremely valuable ideas on how to solve scientific, technological, and social challenges. We hope that these young people will take part in building our future.”
The Hackathon brought together more than 60 students. Discussion platforms were organized for them with the participation of politicians, experts, and researchers. Among them was Ricardo Villalba, laureate of the Konex Prize—one of Argentina’s most prestigious awards for contributions to science and culture.
Over two days, participants discussed the use of nuclear technologies in energy, healthcare, and ecology, overcoming the water crisis, waste reduction and responsible production, social projects, prospects for international cooperation, the integration of Latin American youth into global projects, as well as the development of communication strategies for addressing climate and energy challenges.
The Hackathon began with a discussion session on “Introduction to Nuclear Energy and Ecology,” during which Ignacio Villarroya presented projects dedicated to renewable natural resources.
Former President of the National Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina (CNEA) Adriana Serquis, in a video address, spoke about her research on materials for identifying clean energy sources.
The Hackathon began with a discussion session on “Introduction to Nuclear Energy and Ecology,” during which Ignacio Villarroya presented projects dedicated to renewable natural resources.
Former President of the National Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina (CNEA) Adriana Serquis, in a video address, spoke about her research on materials for identifying clean energy sources.
Former Governor of Mendoza Province Celso Jaque,in a video greeting, elaborated on the region’s nuclear energy potential. Federico Uriguen, Institutional Affairs Manager, political scientist, and international relations specialist, presented projects focused on sustainable business development.
Ariel Scagliotti, representative of the National Atomic Energy Company, delivered a report on nuclear technologies applied to combating climate change.
The issues of climate change and the water crisis were discussed in a session by dendrologist and researcher, Konex Prize laureate Ricardo Villalba, representative of the Argentine Institute of Nivology, Glaciology and Environmental Sciences of National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET IANIGLA).
Ariel Scagliotti, representative of the National Atomic Energy Company, delivered a report on nuclear technologies applied to combating climate change.
The issues of climate change and the water crisis were discussed in a session by dendrologist and researcher, Konex Prize laureate Ricardo Villalba, representative of the Argentine Institute of Nivology, Glaciology and Environmental Sciences of National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET IANIGLA).
The program concluded with a session on the use of nuclear technologies in agriculture, conducted by Gaston Crauchuk, coordinator for agroecology and biological control at the Institute of Agricultural Health and Quality of Mendoza (ISCAMEN).
The second day of The Hackathon took place at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences of the National University of Cuyo (the largest higher education institution in the city of Mendoza, Argentina). Young participants discussed issues of climate change, the role of nuclear energy, and modern challenges. As part of The Hackathon program, students developed and presented their own projects.
A highlight of The Hackathon program was a performance prepared by young eco-activists: together, they visualized the structure of an atom.
The second day of The Hackathon took place at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences of the National University of Cuyo (the largest higher education institution in the city of Mendoza, Argentina). Young participants discussed issues of climate change, the role of nuclear energy, and modern challenges. As part of The Hackathon program, students developed and presented their own projects.
A highlight of The Hackathon program was a performance prepared by young eco-activists: together, they visualized the structure of an atom.
The Hackathon of Sustainability
29−30 de agosto (Argentina)
Background Information
Impact Team 2050 is a global partnership initiative of Rosatom State Corporation and youth from different countries aimed at developing strategic solutions for engaging with the international audience based on the principles of sustainability and promoting the potential of the nuclear industry.
The Impact Team 2050 Council consists of 12 members from 12 countries, including young scientists, engineers, managers, community leaders, and international sustainability and climate change activists.
Impact Team 2050 promotes interdisciplinary approaches and social innovation, ensuring democratic access to scientific and technological knowledge for territories historically excluded from such processes.
The main goal of the project is to encourage active youth participation in creating real social initiatives, raise awareness of climate and territorial equality issues, and develop sustainable networks of interaction between community organizations, the scientific community, and government structures.
The Impact Team 2050 Council consists of 12 members from 12 countries, including young scientists, engineers, managers, community leaders, and international sustainability and climate change activists.
Impact Team 2050 promotes interdisciplinary approaches and social innovation, ensuring democratic access to scientific and technological knowledge for territories historically excluded from such processes.
The main goal of the project is to encourage active youth participation in creating real social initiatives, raise awareness of climate and territorial equality issues, and develop sustainable networks of interaction between community organizations, the scientific community, and government structures.
Impact Team 2050 Events Calendar in Latin America in 2025
The Hackathon of Sustainability
August 29–30 (Argentina)
The II Latin American Youth Nuclear Forum
the flagship Impact Team 2050 event—to be held in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 4–5, 2025. It will bring together environmental activists, scientists, and young researchers from eight Latin American countries.
The Workshop "Preparing a Declaration
for the COP 30
for the COP 30
Parallel to the Forum in São Paulo, there will be held The Workshop "Preparing a Declaration for the COP 30 Conference in Brazil". Participants will present their proposals on using nuclear energy to mitigate climate change.
Sustainable Development Festival
On September 19–21, 2025, Bolivia will host the Sustainable Development Festival within the framework of the Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change. During the conference, young people will discuss climate change issues and formulate proposals for international climate conferences. This conference is part of a global network linked to the UN Youth Climate Movement and is held in the run-up to the annual COP.
World Atomic Week
The program will continue with World Atomic Week in Moscow from September 26–30, 2025, where the best projects from Latin American activists and other regions of the world will be presented.
Conferencia COP30
In November, participants of Impact Team 2050 events will have the opportunity to present their solutions on the prospects of nuclear energy use at COP30 in Brazil
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