At 27, Toulouses Arthur Rogé will be one of the spokespersons for youth with the leaders of the G7: he wants to put ecology at the heart of their decisions.

At the age of 27, Arthur Rogé, originally from the Toulouse region, will represent France at the Y7, the “G7 of young people.” As an analyst at the International Energy Agency, he has an ambition: to put the ecological crisis at the center of international decisions in a world he describes as being in a “poly-crisis” state. He hopes to be heard by the G7 leaders.

He will present his ideas to world leaders. This year, Arthur Rogé, from the suburbs of Toulouse, will represent France at the Y7, the youth summit linked to the G7, where he will address a burning issue: the ecological crisis. Selected by the Open Diplomacy Institute, Arthur Rogé will participate in the summit where delegates will negotiate from 17 to 20 May. The outcome: a statement addressed to the leaders of the world’s largest economic powers meeting in June in Évian.

At 27, this young man embodies a committed generation that refuses to be mere spectators. To become an actor, he has taken steps throughout his academic career. Preparatory classes at Pierre-de-Fermat high school in Toulouse, engineering school at Arts et Métiers in Bordeaux, a double degree in aerospace engineering in London, followed by a master’s degree at Sciences Po Paris specializing in international energy.

Now, he works as an analyst at the International Energy Agency in Paris, imagining global energy scenarios, far from the paths of Comminges where he used to visit his grandparents.

From astrophysics to climate urgency

However, nothing initially destined him for this fight. When he was younger, Arthur Rogé dreamed of astrophysics. “I wanted to understand the universe we live in,” he says. But during his studies, another commitment became evident: climate urgency. “I realized I couldn’t afford the luxury of ignorance.”

The turning point came. He left the stars and focused on Earth. Energy became his field of action, convinced that it lies at the heart of modern societies and CO₂ emissions. A reorientation he fully embraces: “We are in a period where there are more urgent issues to solve here.”

This commitment is manifested in his daily life: more trains, fewer flights, reduced meat consumption. “I try to minimize cognitive dissonance as much as possible,” this young man asserts.

Imagining the world of tomorrow

At the International Energy Agency, Arthur works on imagining possible futures. His role: modeling global energy scenarios. What happens if countries adhere to the Paris Agreement? And if nothing changes? What investments, technologies, and political choices are needed for a more ecological world?

These projections are not just theoretical. The organization works directly with governments. “We explore possible energy futures,” summarizes the young man. A position he wishes to retain. “I want to be where I can have the most impact.”

The “poly-crisis,” a global challenge

During the Y7, Arthur will present an even broader vision. One of a world facing a “poly-crisis.” An entanglement of ecological, economic, geopolitical, and political crises that feed off each other.

“Everything is connected,” he explains. Geopolitical tension can trigger an energy crisis that becomes economic, then political. And in the midst of this spiral, the ecological crisis worsens, often relegated to the background.

His goal is clear: to put the environmental issue at the center of the international agenda. Because, according to him, it is often overshadowed by immediate emergencies.

Voicing a new generation

The young man has several priorities to share with those making decisions in mid-June in Évian: to recognize access to water, clean air, and food as fundamental rights. But also to denounce a major paradox: “Today, public money is used more to destroy ecosystems than to protect them,” asserts the Toulouse native. He also advocates for mobilization in the private sector, better consideration of the environmental cost in the economy, and a more equitable energy transition, especially concerning Southern countries.

Lastly, he emphasizes a crucial point: unity. “Climate issues should not be a divisive subject.”

“Inaction is not an option”

Behind this brilliant journey, a profound conviction stands out: inaction is no longer an option. Arthur Rogé quotes Albert Camus and speaks of “a world on the brink of collapse.” His commitment at the Y7 is borne out of this urgency. To make the voices of youth heard, remind of long-term issues, and push decision-makers to act.

And perhaps to offer his grandparents in Comminges the proof that their grandson is trying, on his own scale, to repair the world.