How can knowledge of high-level radioactive waste existence, nature and history be passed on to future generations? The NEA has been focusing on this question and is working on new concepts and alternative approaches to be taken into account in a comprehensive strategy. Progress towards viable and shared records, knowledge and memory (RK&M) preservation strategies is documented in the NEA report Preservation of Records, Knowledge and Memory Across Generations.
In order to disseminate and discuss first results, receive feedback and broaden the discussion to include various stakeholders, the NEA is organising a workshop Remembering the past in the future: Building awareness of radioactive waste repositories together. This in-person event will be hosted at Tabloo in Dessel, a multi-functional visitor centre developed near the site of the future radioactive waste disposal facility for low and intermediate short-lived waste.
During the three-day workshop, participants will hear from representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the European Commission, local stakeholders in Belgium and other relevant NEA groups such as the Expert Group on Awareness Preservation (EGAP) and the Regulators’ Forum.
Registration deadline: 7 November 2022.
Sessions
Introductory session: Where do we stand?
Session 1: Awareness preservation processes at nuclear heritage sites
Session 2: Challenges of existing regulatory approaches in nuclear
Session 3: Approaches for the unknown future
Session 4: New developments in academia with potential importance for awareness preservation
We kindly invite you to disseminate this invitation among your colleagues, members and partners.
Related links:
