Speaking at the Global Energy Prize Summit in Moscow eminent international scientists and senior figures from the Russian government underlined the need for investment in research and innovation in the energy sector. Contributors to the summit, including the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, stressed the need for an efficient use of energy resources.
World leading scientists, politicians, industry representatives and media will meet in Moscow on 25-26 October 2012 at the Global Energy Prize Summit to discuss the role of scientific discoveries in solving the world’s most pressing energy and climate challenges.
Exactly 10 years ago, on 10 October 2002 it was decided to register the Global Energy Prize. General public learned about the establishment in Russia unique rewards later on: 11 November.