The following topics will be addressed during the conference
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Positioning nuclear power in the global clean energy transitions
- How nuclear can contribute to addressing both climate and energy crises in the context of Paris Agreement and SDGs, including through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Long Term Strategy plans (LTS) and Energy Compacts
- What are the favourable attributes of nuclear power in economic, environmental and social dimensions (de-risking and lowering the overall costs of energy transitions, supporting economic development, high energy intensity, low carbon GHG emission, lower land footprint, lower critical mineral consumption, etc.)
- Assess the contribution of nuclear power to the overall climate-resilient energy systems taking into account the observed and anticipated impact of changing climate and extreme weather events
- Inform policymakers of the potential of nuclear power integrated in low-carbon energy systems with large shares of renewables, through modelling decarbonization (including net zero) scenario studies
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Establishing an enabling environment for nuclear power
- What are the social and economic benefits associated with nuclear investments
- How to establish a level playing field at national and international levels that recognizes the low carbon and sustainability attributes of nuclear power
- How to improve nuclear’ s competitiveness through enhanced standardization of designs and supply chain, cost reduction, increased harmonization of regulatory approaches and access to green finance frameworks
- How policymakers can enable attractive investment opportunities for nuclear newbuild projects
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Releasing the full potential of nuclear energy
- What are the latest innovation breakthroughs and advancements in nuclear energy
- What are the keys to fast development of advanced reactors including SMRs
- How to enable safe and economical Long-Term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
- How to accelerate the demonstration and commercialization of non-electric applications of nuclear energy (heating, hydrogen, desalination.) including design to market requirements and scale of deployment
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Mainstreaming nuclear power as a sustainable, low-carbon energy source
- How international cooperation and partnership can help to mainstream nuclear energy in the global debate on climate change and SDGs
- How to implement an effective and efficient stakeholder engagement strategy
- How to mobilize multi-stakeholders, including women and young generation groups, to facilitate the global dialogue
