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Kazakhstan shines spotlight on nuclear-powered future

Kazakhstan shines spotlight on nuclear-powered future

As the world's largest producer of uranium gears up for a referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant, national policymakers and stakeholders have shared Kazakhstan's vision for a civilian nuclear programme at the World Nuclear Spotlight Kazakhstan event in Almaty.

Nuclear Policies 16 April 2024

Viewpoint: Supply chain in focus for nuclear industry

Viewpoint: Supply chain in focus for nuclear industry

A workshop hosted by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, in partnership with World Nuclear Association and the International Atomic Energy Agency, aimed to align, where appropriate, the improvement and oversight activities of the industry, the regulators and standards development organisations. The association's Nathan Paterson provides an overview of the event.

Perspectives 18 April 2024

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IAEA steps up efforts for gender balance in nuclear sector

IAEA steps up efforts for gender balance in nuclear sector

The International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has said that gender equality "is not just right - it is imperative for net zero, battling cancer, and ending global hunger".

Nuclear Policies 08 March 2024

Podcast: Nuclear's landmark COP28, plus 2024 lookahead

Podcast: Nuclear's landmark COP28, plus 2024 lookahead

A special report on nuclear energy's breakthrough moments at the COP28 UN climate summit, plus World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León outlines her hopes and challenges for the sector in the coming year.

Perspectives 01 January 2024

COP28 agreement recognises nuclear's role

COP28 agreement recognises nuclear's role

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties has ended in Dubai with a Global Stocktake - unanimously agreed by all parties - calling for a transitioning away from fossil fuels and an acceleration of zero- and low-emission technologies, including nuclear.

Energy & Environment 13 December 2023

Viewpoint: The legacy of Eisenhower's Atoms for Peace speech

Viewpoint: The legacy of Eisenhower's Atoms for Peace speech

The text of a speech delivered by World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars on 8 December, considering the legacy of US President Dwight D Eisenhower's Atoms for Peace speech 70 years ago.

Perspectives 14 December 2023

Ministerial declaration puts nuclear at heart of climate action

Ministerial declaration puts nuclear at heart of climate action

Twenty two countries have signed up to the goal of tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050, at the UN's COP28 climate change conference.

Energy & Environment 02 December 2023

Nuclear to 'shine' at COP28, says Bilbao y León

Nuclear to 'shine' at COP28, says Bilbao y León

The nuclear energy industry will be highly visible at the 28th Conference of the Parties, taking place in Dubai over the coming weeks, World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León told delegates at the World Nuclear Exhibition 2023 in Paris.

Energy & Environment 29 November 2023

Viewpoint: Industry's key role in radiation protection rules

Viewpoint: Industry's key role in radiation protection rules

The nuclear industry's expertise and perspective must be involved in the setting of policy, guidelines and standards, says Marcel Lips as he steps down after a decade as chairman of World Nuclear Association's Radiological Protection Working Group.

Perspectives 26 October 2023

Partnership to support nuclear deployment in Africa

Partnership to support nuclear deployment in Africa

World Nuclear Association and the African Commission on Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the economic growth and sustainable energy development of the African continent through the use of nuclear energy.

Corporate 12 October 2023