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    NEST Secretariat

    The NEST Secretariat monitors the progress of the different NEST Projects, supports the Management Board in the Monitoring and Evaluation process and provides the interface between the NEST Projects ...

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 12 August 2022
    Activity
    NEST Building competence, Expert knowledge, Applied techniques, Safe decommissioning, Train fellows (BEAST)

    The proposed NEST project BEAST addresses postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and young professionals, who intend to work in the field of Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management. The...

    Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 11 August 2022
    Activity
    Nuclear Law Bulletin (NLB)

    The Nuclear Law Bulletin is a unique international publication for both professionals and academics in the field of nuclear law.

    English Nuclear law French Publications programme Nuclear Law Bulletin …
    Published date: 11 August 2022
    Activity
    Working Group on Fuel Cycle Safety (WGFCS)

    The objective of the Working Group on Fuel Cycle Safety (WGFCS) is to advance the understanding of relevant aspects of nuclear fuel cycle safety, including: uranium mining and milling; uranium refini...

    WGFCS Fuel cycle facility safety Nuclear safety research CSNI Safety Nuclear fuel cycle …
    Published date: 10 August 2022
    Activity
    Working Group on Integrity and Ageing of Components and Structures (WGIAGE)

    The main mission of the Working Group on Integrity and Ageing of Components and Structures (WGIAGE) is to advance the current understanding of the relevant aspects related with ensuring the integrity...

    Structural materials WGIAGE Nuclear safety research Safety Safety of components and structures …
    Published date: 10 August 2022
    Activity
    Thermal hydraulic code validation benchmark for high temperature gas-cooled reactors using HTTF data (HTGR T/H)

    High-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactors are one of the next generation reactor designs. This benchmark consists consists in a multi-staged code-to-code-to-data thermal hydraulics code validation...

    Thermal hydraulics Verification and validation Verification Validation Benchmark Reactor physics …
    Published date: 8 August 2022
    News
    First results from the QUENCH-ATF joint project

    The first QUENCH-ATF joint project test was successfully completed by the KIT team on 17 July 2022.

    News brief Nuclear science Joint project Accident Tolerant Fuels Accident tolerant fuels …
    Published date: 5 August 2022
    Activity
    SINBAD - Shielding Integral Benchmark Archive and Database

    The Shielding Integral Benchmark Archive and Database (SINBAD) database contains compilations for 46 reactor shielding, 31 fusion neutronics and 23 accelerator shielding experiments.

    Transport Experiments Radiation Validation Databases Benchmark Radiation transport and shielding Reactor physics …
    Published date: 4 August 2022
    Activity
    International Criticality Safety Benchmark Evaluation Project (ICSBEP)

    The primary purpose of the International Criticality Safety Benchmark Evaluation Project (ICSBEP) is to compile critical and subcritical benchmark experiment data into a standardised format that allo...

    Criticality safety Nuclear science Criticality WPNCS ICSBEP …
    Published date: 4 August 2022
    News
    NEA hosts workshops in Romania

    NEA hosted two workshops in Romania on 25-29 July 2022.

    News brief Radioactive waste management Bulgaria Romania International co-operation …
    Published date: 4 August 2022
    Activity
    Benchmark Based on NUPEC Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) Subchannel and Bundle Tests (PSBT)

    An approach similar to the OECD/NRC Boiling Water Reactor Full-size Fine-mesh Bundle Tests (BFBT) Benchmark was adopted by dividing the benchmark activity into phases.

    Reactor physics Nuclear science Thermal hydraulics Multiphysics Benchmark Reactor physics Pressurised water reactors Multiphysics …
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Pressurised Water Reactor Main Steam-Line Break (MSLB) Benchmark

    This benchmark incorporated full 3-D modelling of the reactor core into system transient codes for best-estimate simulations of the interactions between reactor core behaviour and plant dynamics and ...

    Modelling and simulation Thermal hydraulics Verification and validation Nuclear safety research Uncertainty analysis Safety of components and structures Benchmark Thermal hydraulics and mechanics …
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Forsmark 1 and 2 Boiling Water Reactor Stability Benchmark

    Forsmark 1 and 2 Boiling Water Reactor Stability Benchmark

    Verification and validation Verification Reactor physics
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    OECD/NRC Benchmark based on NUPEC BWR Full-size Fine-mesh Bundle Tests (BFBT)

    NUPEC Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Full-size Fine-mesh Bundle Test (BFBT) Benchmark

    Thermal hydraulics Reactor physics
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Rostov-2 VVER-1000 Benchmark

    A number of tests with detail well documented neutronics and thermal-hydraulics measurements data have been performed at the Rostov Unit 2 (Rostov-2) nuclear power plant (NPP). The reactor type is a ...

    Reactor physics Nuclear science Multiphysics Multiphysics
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Benchmark Activities on Reactor Single- and Multi-Physics of the Working Party on Scientific Issues and Uncertainty Analysis of Reactor Systems (WPRS)

    The Working Party on Scientific Issues and Uncertainty Analysis of Reactor Systems (WPRS) and its expert groups co-ordinate benchmark activities on Reactor Single- and Multi-Physics. The benchmark ac...

    Nuclear science WPRS Reactor physics
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Lead-cooled Fast Reactor Benchmark (LFR)

    Lead-cooled Fast Reactors (LFR) are rather new concepts which have gathered increasing international attention after the Generation-IV International Forum (GIF) selected them as promising candidates ...

    Generation IV reactors Verification and validation Verification Validation Liquid metal reactors Benchmark Reactor physics …
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    VVER-1000 Coolant Transient (V1000CT) Benchmarks

    The overall objective of the VVER-1000 Coolant Transient (V1000CT) Benchmark was to assess computer codes used in the safety analysis of water-water energetic reactor (VVER) power plants, specificall...

    Verification Multiphysics Benchmark Reactor physics Pressurised water reactors …
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Working Party on Scientific Issues and Uncertainty Analysis of Reactor Systems (WPRS)

    The Working Party on Scientific Issues and Uncertainty Analysis of Reactor Systems (WPRS) studies the reactor physics, fuel performance, and radiation transport and shielding in present and future nu...

    Nuclear fuel Reactor physics Multi-physics simulations Fuel studies Light water reactors Thermal hydraulics WPRS Pressurised heavy water reactors Reactor physics Multiphysics …
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on Physics of Reactor Systems (EGPRS)

    Under the guidance of the Working Party on Scientific Issues and Uncertainty Analysis of Reactor Systems (WPRS), the Expert Group on Physics of Reactor Systems (EGPRS) performs specific tasks associa...

    Reactor physics Molten salt reactors Light water reactors Pressurised heavy water reactors Reactor physics …
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on Reactor Systems Multi-Physics (EGMUP)

    The Expert Group on Reactor Systems Multi-Physics (EGMUP) advances the state of the art in establishing processes and procedures for certifying experimental data and benchmarking multi-physics multi-...

    Multi-physics simulations Reactor physics
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on Reactor Core Thermal-Hydraulics and Mechanics (EGTHM)

    Created in 2019, under the guidance of the Working Party on Scientific Issues of Reactor Systems (WPRS) the expert group will perform specific tasks associated with core thermal-hydraulics aspects of...

    Reactor physics Sodium-cooled reactor Molten salt reactors Light water reactors Thermal hydraulics WPRS Reactor physics …
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on Reactor Fuel Performance (EGRFP)

    Under the guidance of the Working Party on Scientific Issues and Uncertainty Analysis of Reactor Systems (WPRS) the expert group performs specific tasks associated with fuel performance aspects of pr...

    Nuclear fuel Reactor physics EGRFP Reactor physics
    Published date: 2 August 2022
    News
    Training event on Monte Carlo methods and radiation physics with the PENELOPE code

    The NEA Data Bank organised a PENELOPE training course at the University of Barcelona in Spain on 11-15 July 2022

    News brief Nuclear data Data Bank Training
    Published date: 1 August 2022
    Activity
    NEST Hydrogen containment experiments for reactor safety (HYMERES)

    The NEST HYMERES project addresses safety-relevant phenomena in containments during accidents. It offers hands-on training opportunities during the experimental test campaigns carried at the PSI PAND...

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 1 August 2022
    News
    Ukraine: Current status of nuclear power installations

    Information note on nuclear power installations in Ukraine, updated periodically

    Chernobyl Radioactive materials Radiation safety Radiological protection
    Published date: 1 August 2022
    News
    NEA heads to Japan to lead international workshops and meetings

    An NEA delegation led by Director-General William D. Magwood, IV, visited Japan from 18-24 July for a number of nuclear-energy focused meetings and events.

    News brief Japan Global Forum Director-General
    Published date: 29 July 2022
    News
    Working Party on Nuclear Criticality Safety celebrates 25 years

    Over its 25 years of existence, the working party has contributed many topics and has led advances in criticality safety studies.

    News brief Criticality safety Nuclear science Criticality WPNCS …
    Published date: 28 July 2022
    News
    Multinational Design Evaluation Programme continues with a new framework

    The Multinational Design Evaluation Programme (MDEP) continues under a new organisational structure after the second Management Board meeting.

    News brief MDEP Regulation of new and advanced reactors Nuclear safety regulation
    Published date: 26 July 2022
    News
    Post-Fukushima Daiichi accident nuclear safety project FACE begins

    The new project assembled global experts at the NEA.

    News brief Nuclear safety Fukushima Accident management
    Published date: 25 July 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Beyond Electricity: The Economics of Nuclear Cogeneration

    Nuclear energy is an important source of low-carbon electricity and plays a significant role in avoiding carbon emissions. It has the potential to contribute further to the decarbonisation of the wor...

    English Cogeneration Nuclear economics Nuclear technology Low-carbon generation Electricity generation COGEN Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 22 July 2022
    Activity
    Working Group on Risk Assessment (WGRISK)

    The Working Group supports improved uses of Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) in risk-informed regulation and safety management through the analysis of results and the development of perspectives...

    Risk assessment WGRISK Nuclear safety research CSNI Safety …
    Published date: 20 July 2022
    News
    Nuclear law: Discussions of key issues

    The NEA Nuclear Law Committee and the Contracting Parties to the Paris Convention held their meetings to discuss key issues and future work in the field of nuclear law.

    News brief Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements
    Published date: 20 July 2022
    Activity
    Working Group on Fuel Safety (WGFS)

    The main mission of the Working Group on Fuel Safety (WGFS) is to advance the current understanding and address cross-cutting issues related to fuel behaviour in accident conditions, including work o...

    Fuel in nuclear safety Nuclear fuel Fuel studies WGAMA WGFCS Fuel cycle facility safety Nuclear safety research CSNI Safety WGFS …
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Activity
    TVA Watts Bar Unit 1 Multi-Physics Benchmark

    TVA Watts Bar Unit 1 Multi-Physics Benchmark

    Nuclear science Benchmark
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Activity
    Liquid Metal Fast Reactor Core Thermal-Hydraulics Benchmark (LMFR T/H)

    The Liquid Metal Fast Reactor (LFMR) is one of the next generation reactor designs. This benchmark consists of steady-state numerical predictions of Texas A&M University (TAMU) separate effect tests ...

    Thermal hydraulics Verification and validation Verification Validation Benchmark Reactor physics …
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Activity
    Multi-physics Pellet Cladding Mechanical Interaction Validation (MPCMIV) Benchmark

    Multi-physics Pellet Cladding Mechanical Interaction Validation (MPCMIV) Benchmark

    Multi-physics simulations Nuclear science Multiphysics Benchmark
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Activity
    McMaster Core Thermal-Hydraulics Benchmark

    Building on the NEA BFBT and PSBT benchmarks, McMaster University, in collaboration with North Carolina State University, launched a CANDU thermal-hydraulic benchmark under the WPRS Expert Group on U...

    Nuclear science Thermal hydraulics Verification and validation Validation Benchmark Reactor physics …
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Activity
    Deterministic Time-Dependent Neutron Transport Benchmark without Spatial Homogenisation (C5G7-TD)

    To ensure reliable modelling of neutron physics within a state-of-the-art transient code, the neutron kinetics part of such a code should be based on the full-scale calculation of the space-time neu...

    Transport Verification and validation Verification Radiation Uncertainty quantification Uncertainty analysis Benchmark Reactor physics …
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Activity
    Pressurised Water Reactor MOX/UO2 Core Transient Benchmark

    PWR MOX/UO2 Core Transient Benchmark

    Verification Benchmark Reactor physics
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Activity
    KALININ-3 Coolant Transient Benchmark

    This benchmark was a continuation of the V1000CT activities and defined a coupled code problem for further validation of thermal-hydraulics system codes for application with Russian-designed VVER-100...

    Verification and validation Verification Benchmark Reactor physics
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Activity
    Boiling Water Reactor Turbine Trip (BWRTT) Benchmark

    The Boiling Water Reactor Turbine Trip (BWRTT) Benchmark was established to challenge the coupled system thermal-hydraulic/neutron kinetics codes against a Peach-Bottom-2 (a GE-designed BWR/4) turbin...

    Thermal hydraulics Verification and validation Verification Uncertainty quantification Uncertainty analysis Reactor physics …
    Published date: 19 July 2022
    Publications and Reports
    CSNI Technical Opinion Paper No. 19 - Applicability of Nuclear Fuel Safety Criteria to Accident-Tolerant Fuel Designs

    Following the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, many countries began funding research and development on nuclear fuel designs with enhanced accident tolerance (ATFs). ATFs have i...

    Fuel in nuclear safety English Nuclear safety research Accident tolerant fuels WGFS Technical Opinion Papers …
    Published date: 18 July 2022
    Activity
    Republic of Türkiye

    National legislation: Republic of Türkiye

    Nuclear law Türkiye Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 18 July 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on Characterisation Methodology of Unconventional and Legacy Waste (EGCUL)

    The goal of EGCUL is to share state-of-the-art knowledge and experience in characterising a large amount of unknown waste derived from nuclear accidents and past nuclear activities.

    EGCUL Decommissioning France Characterisation Fukushima Russia Japan RWMC Low-level waste (LLW) United Kingdom Legacy management Radioactive waste Radioactive waste management …
    Published date: 12 July 2022
    News
    Examining the safety of small modular reactors

    The Expert Group on Small and Modular Reactors (EGSMR) continues to make progress with its forthcoming report 

    Risk assessment SMR small modular reactors Nuclear safety Nuclear safety research …
    Published date: 8 July 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 107 – Volume 2021/2

    The Nuclear Law Bulletin is a unique international publication for both professionals and academics in the field of nuclear law. It provides readers with authoritative and comprehensive information o...

    English Nuclear law Nuclear law Publications programme
    Published date: 7 July 2022
    Activity
    CSNI Programme Review Group (CSNI PRG)

    The Programme Review Group is established to perform a programme quality review function within the Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations (CSNI) and to provide scientific assistance to the...

    Fuel in nuclear safety Risk assessment Accident analysis and management Fuel cycle facility safety Safety of electrical systems External hazards and nuclear safety Nuclear safety research CSNI PRG CSNI Safety of components and structures …
    Published date: 7 July 2022
    Activity
    Benchmark for Uncertainty Analysis in Best-Estimate Modelling for Design, Operation and Safety Analysis of Light Water Reactors (LWR-UAM)

    The goal of the Benchmark for Uncertainty Analysis in Best-Estimate Modelling for Design, Operation and Safety Analysis of Light Water Reactors (LWR-UAM) is to determine the uncertainty in light wate...

    Modelling and simulation Reactor physics Light water reactors Verification and validation Validation Uncertainty quantification Uncertainty analysis Benchmark Reactor physics Pressurised water reactors …
    Published date: 5 July 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on Non-radiological Public Health Aspects of Radiation Emergency Planning and Response (EGNR)

    In 2019, the NEA Committee on Radiological Protection and Public Health's(CRPPH) Working Party on Nuclear Emergency Matters (WPNEM) created the Expert Group on Non‑radiological Public Health Aspects ...

    Published date: 4 July 2022
    Activity
    International Handbook of Evaluated Reactor Physics Benchmark Experiments (IRPhE)

    The International Handbook of Evaluated Reactor Physics Benchmark Experiments (IRPhE) contains reactor physics benchmark specifications that have been derived from experiments that were performed at ...

    Modelling and simulation Reactor physics Verification and validation Verification Validation Benchmark Reactor physics …
    Published date: 1 July 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on Recovery Management (EGRM)

    In the aftermath of the Chernobyl and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accidents, the notion of sustainable recovery from nuclear or radiological accidents has been at the centre of attention for the intern...

    Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Radiological protection EGRM
    Published date: 1 July 2022
    Reference
    Convention de Paris: Statut des ratifications et adhésions

    État d’avancement des ratifications ou des adhésions à la Convention de Paris sur la responsabilité civile nucléaire.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 30 June 2022
    Activity
    Burst Fission Gas Release (FGR) Benchmark of the Expert Group on Reactor Fuel Performance (EGRFP)

    This benchmark is organised to examine the models for fission gas release during anticipated operational occurrences (AOOs).

    Nuclear science Validation EGRPF WPRS Benchmark Reactor fuel performance …
    Published date: 30 June 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on comparison and understanding of Dose Prognosis (EGDP)

    Nuclear emergency preparedness and response management are essential components to ensure safety and radiation protection in any nuclear or non-nuclear country. While international guidelines for eme...

    WPNEM CRPPH Emergency preparedness and response
    Published date: 30 June 2022
    News
    Using data to develop policy to improve gender balance in the nuclear sector

    NEA Task Group on Improving the Gender Balance in the Nuclear Sector met to make progress on a forthcoming report on gender balance in the nuclear sector.

    News brief Capacity building and gender
    Published date: 28 June 2022
    Activity
    Power to Melt and Maneuverability (P2M) - FIDES Joint ExpErimental Programme (JEEP)

    P2M includes in-pile tests and Post-Irradiated Examinations in Hot-Laboratory to assess the operational margins at high power.

    Experiments FIDES International co-operation
    Published date: 28 June 2022
    Activity
    FIDES Cross-Cutting Pillars

    The FIDES framework is designed to do more than just produce data on transient fuel behavior and safety related issues. 

    Fuel in nuclear safety Nuclear science Nuclear safety research Reactor fuel performance
    Published date: 28 June 2022
    Activity
    In-pile Creep Studies of ATF Cladding (INCA) - FIDES Joint ExpErimental Programme (JEEP)

    The INCA experiments will provide comparative data on the irradiation induced creep of current Zr alloys and Cr coated samples

    Experiments FIDES International co-operation Accident tolerant fuels
    Published date: 28 June 2022
    Activity
    High Burnup Experiments in Reactivity Initiated Accident (HERA) - FIDES Joint ExpErimental Programme (JEEP)

    High Burnup Experiments in Reactivity Initiated Accident (HERA) is dedicated to the understanding of LWR fuel performance at high burn-up under reactivity-initiated accidents (RIA).

    Experiments FIDES International co-operation
    Published date: 28 June 2022
    Activity
    LOCA-MIR - FIDES Joint ExpErimental Programme (JEEP)

    The goal of the LOCA-MIR experiments is to study the behaviour of high burnup, gadolinia-doped fuel under design-basis LOCA conditions.

    Evaluation FIDES International co-operation
    Published date: 28 June 2022
    News
    New expert group to work on post-accident food safety management

    The EGFSF will work on harmonising post-accident food safety management approaches to build and maintain producer and retailer’s accountability and consumer trust.

    News brief EGFSF Food Radiological protection Accident management …
    Published date: 27 June 2022
    News
    Resuming in-person training events with the FISPACT platform

    The NEA Data Bank's first in-person course since the pandemic started was on FISPACT, an enhanced multi-physics platform for neutron, proton, alpha, deuteron or gamma particle interactions.

    News brief Nuclear data
    Published date: 27 June 2022
    News
    Beyond the textbook – FIDES supports continuity of expertise

    To learn how to handle NaK, a group of experts at the Research Centre Rez (CVR) in the Czech Republic travelled to Cadarache in France to learn from experts at the Commissariat for Atomic Energy and ...

    News brief FIDES
    Published date: 27 June 2022
    Activity
    Working Group on Analysis and Management of Accidents (WGAMA)

    The Working Group on the Analysis and Management of Accidents (WGAMA) is responsible for activities related to potential accidental situations in nuclear power plants, including the following technic...

    Risk assessment WGAMA Accident analysis and management Nuclear safety research CSNI Safety Accident management Risk …
    Published date: 24 June 2022
    Activity
    INEX-6

    The International Nuclear Emergency Exercise (INEX) series has supported the NEA membership since 1993 in improving the international aspects of nuclear or radiological accident emergency, preparedne...

    Published date: 22 June 2022
    Activity
    INEX-5

    The INEX-5 exercises series were developed in 2013-2014 and were conducted between September 2015 and June 2016. The preliminary analysis of the INEX-5 evaluation questionnaires, as well as details o...

    Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Emergency preparedness and response
    Published date: 22 June 2022
    Activity
    International Nuclear Emergency Exercises (INEX)

    The NEA Committee on Radiological Protection and Public Health (CRPPH), through various sub-groups, has focused on improving the effectiveness of international nuclear emergency preparedness and mana...

    Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Emergency preparedness and response
    Published date: 22 June 2022
    Activity
    Working Party on Nuclear Emergency Matters (WPNEM)

    The mission of the CRPPH Working Party on Nuclear Emergency Matters (WPNEM) is to improve nuclear emergency management systems within member countries, and to share its knowledge and experience widel...

    Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies WPNEM Emergency preparedness and response
    Published date: 22 June 2022
    Activity
    High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors

    High-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGRs), also known as very-high-temperature reactors (VHTR) are Generation IV reactors that can operate at very high temperatures and use a graphite-moderated ga...

    Cogeneration Generation IV reactors Nuclear science Gas-cooled reactors Multiphysics Reactor physics …
    Published date: 22 June 2022
    Reference
    Convention de Bruxelles complémentaire à la Convention de Paris : Statut des ratifications et adhésions

    Statut des ratifications et adhésions à la Convention de Bruxelles complémentaire à la Convention de Paris

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 21 June 2022
    News
    NEA mission to Czech Republic

    NEA Director-General speaks at NE•RS 2022 conference, meets with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade.

    News brief Czech Republic Director-General
    Published date: 20 June 2022
    Publications and Reports
    High-temperature Gas-cooled Reactors and Industrial Heat Applications

    Reducing industrial carbon emissions is one of the most difficult challenges on the path to net zero by 2050 due to the magnitude of greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector and technical ...

    English Cogeneration Generation IV reactors Gas-cooled reactors Nuclear technology …
    Published date: 16 June 2022
    News
    Joint NEA-IAEA symposium on probabilistic safety assessment for singular design reactors

    The joint NEA-IAEA symposium hosted by the United Kingdom’s Office for Nuclear Regulation brought together experts to exchange on the use and application of Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) for re...

    News brief IAEA WGRISK Safety assessment CSNI Probabilistic risk assessment Reactor design …
    Published date: 14 June 2022
    Activity
    Legal frameworks for nuclear activities

    The legislation country reports provide comprehensive information on the regulatory and institutional framework governing nuclear activities in OECD and NEA member countries.

    Nuclear law Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 14 June 2022
    News
    Experts discuss nuclear safety and regulatory issues

    CSNI and CNRA held their biannual meetings and a joint session at the NEA headquarters.

    News brief Nuclear installations CNRA Nuclear safety Regulation Nuclear safety research CSNI Nuclear safety regulation …
    Published date: 10 June 2022
    Reference
    Brussels Convention Supplementary to the Paris Convention: Latest status of ratifications or accessions

    Latest status of ratifications or accessions of the Brussels Supplementary Convention (BSC). 

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 10 June 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Organisational Capabilities for Decommissioning Nuclear Installations

    The number of nuclear reactors approaching decommissioning, or already in the process of decommissioning, is increasing globally. Planning and performing decommissioning and dismantling activities ra...

    English WGHOF Human and organisational factors Organisational aspects of decommissioning and legacy management Nuclear decommissioning Human and organisational factors …
    Published date: 10 June 2022
    News
    Discussing scientific issues and uncertainty analysis of nuclear reactor systems

    WPRS gathered 172 experts from 22 countries at the annual Benchmark Workshop.

    Nuclear fuel Reactor physics News brief Sodium-cooled reactor Light water reactors WPRS Reactor physics Multiphysics …
    Published date: 9 June 2022
    Activity
    Expert Group on a Post-Accident Food Safety Framework (EGFSF)

    The experience mostly derived from Chernobyl and Fukushima post-accident situations has shown that the management of contaminated food after such nuclear disasters can lead to a number of public heal...

    Radiological protection EGFSF CRPPH Food Accident management …
    Published date: 9 June 2022
    News
    Mentoring students and young professionals in STEM

    The NEA and Women in Nuclear (WiN) Globalco-organised a mentoring session for young professionals in Tokyo, Japan

    News brief Education Director-General
    Published date: 8 June 2022
    Reference
    Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (Convention on Assistance)

    The Convention on Assistance sets up a framework for states parties to co-operate amongst themselves and with the International Atomic Energy Agency to facilitate prompt assistance in the event of ...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 8 June 2022
    Reference
    Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW or Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty)

    Aims to prohibit all nuclear weapon activities, including the development, testing, production, acquisition, possession, stockpiling, use, or threats to use nuclear weapons.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 8 June 2022
    Reference
    Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (Vienna Convention)

    The Vienna Convention establishes a nuclear liability and compensation regime similar to that provided for under the Paris Convention. The Vienna Convention is open to any state.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 8 June 2022
    Reference
    Contracting States to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

    The objective of the Amendment to the CPPNM is to achieve and maintain worldwide effective physical protection of nuclear material and of nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes; to prevent a...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 8 June 2022
    Reference
    Joint Protocol Relating to the Application of the Vienna Convention and the Paris Convention (Joint Protocol)

    The Joint Protocol acts as a bridge between the Paris and Vienna Conventions, effectively extending the benefits provided by one convention to victims in countries that have joined the other conven...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 8 June 2022
    Activity
    Burn-up credit criticality safety

    Burn-up credit is a safety approach that accounts for the reduction in the reactivity of configurations with spent nuclear fuel due to the change in their composition after irradiation.

    Criticality safety NSC Nuclear science Criticality WPNCS …
    Published date: 2 June 2022
    Reference
    Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo Convention)

    The Espoo Convention sets out the obligations of parties to assess the environmental impact of certain activities at an early stage of planning and lays down general obligations of states to notify...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 2 June 2022
    Reference
    Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS)

    https://www.oecd-nea.org/upload/docs/application/pdf/2020-11/nlb53.pdf#page=119The CNS is an incentive convention that aims to, inter alia, achieve and maintain a high level of nuclear safety world...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 2 June 2022
    Reference
    Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (Joint Convention)

    The Joint Convention is an incentive convention that aims to, inter alia, achieve and a high level of safety worldwide in spent fuel and radioactive waste management, through the enhancement of nat...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 2 June 2022
    Reference
    Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (Early Notification Convention)

    The Early Notification Convention establishes a notification system for nuclear accidents that have the potential for an international transboundary release of radioactive material that could be of...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 2 June 2022
    Reference
    Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

    The CTBT bans all nuclear explosions anywhere on Earth whether for military or peaceful purposes.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 2 June 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Nuclear Energy Data 2021

    Nuclear Energy Data is the Nuclear Energy Agency’s annual compilation of statistics and country reports documenting nuclear power status in NEA member countries and in the OECD area. Information prov...

    English Nuclear energy data Nuclear economics Nuclear technology
    Published date: 1 June 2022
    Activity
    2022 Global Nuclear Science and Engineering Commencement – Student Competition

    For the Third Global Nuclear Science and Engineering Commencement, the NEA is holding a student competition on the theme “Nuclear and society: What does this relationship mean to you?”

    Published date: 1 June 2022
    Reference
    OECD and NEA member country participation

    Convention/treaty status of each member country of the OECD or the NEA. 

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 1 June 2022
    Activity
    Russian Federation*

    Nuclear legislation: Russian Federation

    Nuclear law Russia Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 1 June 2022
    Activity
    Legislation and rules applicable to nuclear transport and transit

    The Working Party on Nuclear Liability and Transport (WPNLT) agreed to prepare and publish specific country sheets presenting provisions related to nuclear transport and transit under the relevant na...

    Nuclear law Nuclear law Transport WPNLT
    Published date: 1 June 2022
    News
    Enhancing public trust and risk communication

    The WGPC held its biannual plenary meeting on 3-4 May 2022 to discuss its ongoing work and the progress made in activities on public trust and risk communication.

    News brief WGPC Public communication
    Published date: 1 June 2022
    News
    NEA advances international co-operation on emergency preparation

    The NEA has made progress on two activities that seek to bolster member countries’ nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and their ability to co-ordinate response actions.

    News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Dose prognosis INEX Repository Radiological protection Safety case Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 27 May 2022
    Activity
    Thermochemical Database (TDB) Project

    The Thermochemical Database (TDB) Project develops a reference database of chemical thermodynamic values for elements and compounds relevant to the safety of radioactive waste repositories and vital ...

    Thermodynamics Thermodynamic data Thermochemical database Chemical thermodynamic series
    Published date: 23 May 2022
    News
    Building confidence in waste repositories: the role of the safety case

    On 17-18 May, experts in radioactive waste management, local stakeholders and non-technical actors convened in Bern, Switzerland, for the IGSC and FSC workshop on the safety case.

    News brief Human aspects of nuclear safety Deep geological repository (DGR) Radioactive waste management IGSC Safety culture Repository Public communication FSC Safety case …
    Published date: 23 May 2022
    News
    Joint Evaluated Fission and Fusion (JEFF) Nuclear Data Week 2022

    The NEA Data Bank Nuclear Data Service (NDS) organised the Joint Evaluated Fission and Fusion (JEFF) Nuclear Data Week (NDW) on 25-29 April 2022.

    News brief Nuclear data Data Bank
    Published date: 20 May 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Building a Framework for Post-Nuclear Accident Recovery Preparedness

    More than ten years after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, many lessons have been learnt that have helped improve preparedness for nuclear emergencies and awareness of the global r...

    English Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Radiological protection Environmental protection Fukushima Chernobyl WPNEM CRPPH Radiological protection EGRM Accident management Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 18 May 2022
    News
    NEA Director-General leads mission to Romania

    DG Magwood met with the leaders of government, industry, education and others to discuss the country’s growing role in the sector.

    News brief Romania Director-General
    Published date: 17 May 2022
    Activity
    Working Party on Nuclear Criticality Safety (WPNCS)

    The Working Party on Nuclear Criticality Safety (WPNCS) deals with technical and scientific issues relevant to criticality safety. Specific areas of interest include (but are not limited to) investig...

    Criticality safety NSC Nuclear science Criticality
    Published date: 17 May 2022
    Activity
    Nuclear Data Sensitivity Tool (NDaST)

     Nuclear Data Sensitivity Tool (NDaST), aims to provide rapid feedback on the effect of changes to nuclear data on integral benchmarks.

    Nuclear science Verification and validation Nuclear data Databases
    Published date: 17 May 2022
    Activity
    NEST Advanced remote technology and robotics for decommissioning (ARTERD)

    The project led by JAEA/CLADS will be dedicated to advanced remote technology for decommissioning under intense gamma-ray radiation environments (e.g. robotics, virtual reality).

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 12 May 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Meeting Climate Change Targets: The Role of Nuclear Energy

    All credible models show that nuclear energy has an important role to play in global climate change mitigation efforts (e.g. IEA, 2021; BNEF, 2021; IIASA, 2021). Despite clear analyses from many sour...

    English Generation IV reactors Nuclear technology Climate change SMR Long-term operation Small modular reactors Generation II and III reactors Generation III reactors Nuclear innovation Sustainable development and nuclear energy …
    Published date: 12 May 2022
    News
    Pioneering Data Bank training course on OpenMC

    The NEA Data Bank held an OpenMC training course, the first of its kind, on 25-28 April 2022.

    News brief CPS Data Bank
    Published date: 11 May 2022
    Activity
    Nuclear Law Committee (NLC)

    The Nuclear Law Committee (NLC) is a highly focused group of specialists designated by the NEA member countries, comprising lawyers, policy makers, academics and from time to time, technical experts....

    Nuclear law Nuclear law
    Published date: 10 May 2022
    Activity
    International conventions and agreements under OECD/NEA auspices

    The NEA performs depositary functions on behalf of the OECD Secretary-General for diverse international agreements.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 10 May 2022
    Activity
    China

    National legislation: China

    Nuclear law Nuclear legislation China
    Published date: 6 May 2022
    News
    Momentum building in the Framework for Irradiation Experiments

    Recent meetings of groups working under the aegis of the Framework for Irradiation Experiments (FIDES) have demonstrated that the international community is enthusiastic and on a strong course to ful...

    Nuclear fuel News brief Nuclear science Materials science FIDES Experimental needs …
    Published date: 5 May 2022
    Activity
    NEST Radioactive Waste Management of i-graphite

    This NEST project addresses the main issues of i‑graphite management, including characterisation, decontamination and disposal.

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 29 April 2022
    News
    Probabilistic safety assessment for singular design reactors

    Joint NEA and IAEA event will explore probabilistic safety assessment for reactors of singular designs

    News brief IAEA WGRISK Safety assessment CSNI Probabilistic risk assessment Reactor design …
    Published date: 28 April 2022
    News
    Statement of the Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy on the safety and security of operation of Ukraine’s nuclear installations

    Statement of the Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy on the safety and security of operation of Ukraine’s nuclear installations

    News brief Nuclear safety
    Published date: 27 April 2022
    News
    Advancing geological repositories from concept to operation

    The Sixth International Conference on Geological Repositories (ICGR-6) gathered participants in in Helsinki, Finland, on 4-8 April.

    News brief Radioactive waste management Deep geological repository (DGR) Repository Radioactive waste …
    Published date: 27 April 2022
    News
    The Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy reviews potential substantive actions that may be taken to improve gender balance in the nuclear sector, considers new initiatives to further NEA work in stakeholder engagement, and discusses a new NEA strategy related to the role of small modular reactors and Generation IV nuclear systems in achieving Net Zero

    The NEA’s ruling body the Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy met for its143rd biannual meeting in April 2022.

    SMR News brief small modular reactors Nuclear safety Joint project …
    Published date: 27 April 2022
    Activity
    International Nuclear Law Essentials (INLE)

    The International Nuclear Law Essentials (INLE) is a one-week programme run by the NEA covering practical issues in international nuclear law.

    Nuclear law Education Training INLE Education and training opportunities …
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    Fundamentals of International Nuclear Law (FINL)

    The Fundamentals of International Nuclear Law (FINL) is an online programme run by the NEA that provies a high-level, introductory review of the central aspects of international nuclear law.  

    Nuclear law Education Training Education and training opportunities
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    2004 Protocol to Amend the Brussels Supplementary Convention

    Improves the existing regime by requiring that significantly more compensation be made available to supplement that which is to be provided for under the Paris Convention.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law Liability and compensation International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    2004 Protocol to Amend the Paris Convention

    Improves the existing regime by requiring that more money be made available to compensate more victims for a broader range of damages.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law Liability and compensation International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL)

    The International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL) is a two-week programme run annually by the NEA and the University of Montpellier and supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Coveri...

    Nuclear law Education Training ISNL Education and training opportunities …
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    Canada

    Nuclear legislation: Canada

    Nuclear law Canada Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    Denmark

    National legislation: Denmark

    Denmark Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    Argentina

    Nuclear legislation: Argentina

    Nuclear law Argentina Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Reference
    Protocol to Amend the 1963 Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (1997 Vienna Protocol)

    The 1997 Vienna Protocol improves the original regime by requiring that more money be made available to compensate more victims for a broad range of damages.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Reference
    Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention)

    The Aarhus Convention obliges states and grants the public rights in three areas of the convention: access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environme...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Reference
    Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention)

    The OSPAR Convention is the mechanism by which 15 governments and the EU co-operate to prevent and eliminate pollution and protect the maritime area against the adverse effects of human activities ...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Reference
    Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC)

    The CSC provides for a global liability and compensation scheme that may supplement that called for under the Paris Convention, the Vienna Convention or Annex state legislation as defined by the CS...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    Publishing in the Nuclear Law Bulletin

    The Nuclear Law Bulletin (NLB) welcomes submissions from professionals and academics involved in or interested in the field of nuclear law.

    Nuclear law Nuclear law Publications programme Nuclear Law Bulletin
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Reference
    Joint Protocol Relating to the Application of the Vienna Convention and the Paris Convention: Full text

    Full text of the Joint Protocol Relating to the Application of the Vienna Convention and the Paris Convention.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    Nuclear legislation publications

    Analytical studies on nuclear legislation in OECD member countries and in Central and Eastern Europe and the NIS issued between 1995 and 2003.

    Nuclear law Nuclear legislation Publications programme
    Published date: 26 April 2022
    Activity
    France

    Nuclear legislation: France

    Nuclear law France Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Germany

    Nuclear legislation: Germany

    Nuclear law Nuclear legislation Germany
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Italy

    Nuclear legislation: Italy

    Nuclear law Italy Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Greece

    National legislation: Greece

    Nuclear law Greece Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Programme of work

    The NEA Division of Nuclear Law (DNL) helps create sound national and international legal regimes required for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

    Nuclear law Nuclear law
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Spain

    Nuclear legislation: Spain

    Nuclear law Spain Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Sweden

    Nuclear legislation: Sweden

    Nuclear law Sweden Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Switzerland

    Nuclear legislation: Switzerland

    Nuclear law Switzerland Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Database for ICSBEP (DICE)

    The International Criticality Safety Benchmark Evaluation Project (ICSBEP) released the first version of the Database for the International Handbook of Evaluated Criticality Safety Benchmark Experime...

    Criticality safety Information, data and knowledge management Databases Benchmark
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    New Zealand

    National legislation: New Zealand

    Nuclear law Nuclear legislation New Zealand
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Norway

    Nuclear legislation: Norway

    Nuclear law Norway Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Poland

    Nuclear legislation: Poland

    Nuclear law Poland Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Portugal

    National legislation: Portugal

    Nuclear law Portugal Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Romania

    National legislation: Romania

    Nuclear law Romania Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Slovenia

    Nuclear legislation: Slovenia

    Nuclear law Slovenia Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Hungary

    Nuclear legislation: Hungary

    Nuclear law Hungary Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Iceland

    Nuclear legislation: Iceland

    Nuclear law Iceland Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Ireland

    Nuclear legislation: Ireland

    Nuclear law Ireland Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Japan

    National legislation: Japan

    Nuclear law Japan Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Korea

    Nuclear legislation: Korea

    Nuclear law Nuclear legislation Korea
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Luxembourg

    Nuclear legislation: Luxembourg

    Nuclear law Luxembourg Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Mexico

    Nuclear legislation: Mexico

    Nuclear law Mexico Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Activity
    Netherlands

    Nuclear legislation: Netherlands

    Nuclear law Netherlands Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 25 April 2022
    Reference
    Multilateral agreements in nuclear energy

    Information on, including the status of adherence to, the multilateral agreements of highest import to international nuclear law.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 22 April 2022
    News
    Insights into the NEST Framework: A chat with Ethan Robert Kirkby

    A chat with Ethan Robert Kirkby, NEST Fellow

    News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 22 April 2022
    Activity
    Nuclear liability publications, workshops and symposia

    The NEA Division of Nuclear Law (DNL) works on a suite of publications, workshops and symposia to advance cooperation and understanding of nuclear liability.

    Nuclear law Nuclear law Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 21 April 2022
    Activity
    IRPhE primary documentation

    Collected sources of primary documentation for reactor physics benchmarks.

    Modelling and simulation Reactor physics Verification and validation Verification Validation Benchmark Reactor physics …
    Published date: 14 April 2022
    Publications and Reports
    高レベル放射性 廃棄物の管理と処分: 世界の進捗状況と ソリューション

    放射性廃棄物は、医療・産業・研究・発電など幅広い活動から発生する。このような廃棄物はすべて、人の健康と環境の保護を最優先して安全に管理しなくてはならない。何十年にも及ぶ研究活動を経て、国際科学界は今では、高レベル放射性廃棄物を深地層最終処分場(DGR)に定置することが安全かつ効果的であると確信するに至っている。
    各国政府は、それぞれが最良であると信じるエネルギー・環境政策を実施する絶対的な権利と責...

    Radioactive waste management Deep geological repository (DGR) High-level waste (HLW) Radioactive waste management Japanese Geological disposal …
    Published date: 14 April 2022
    Activity
    Austria

    Nuclear legislation: Austria

    Nuclear law Austria Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 14 April 2022
    Activity
    Belgium

    Nuclear legislation: Belgium

    Nuclear law Belgium Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 14 April 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Reactivity-Initiated Accident Fuel Rod Codes Benchmark Phases I-III: Synthesis Report

    One of the key areas in fuel safety is the analysis of fuel behaviour under reactivity-initiated accident conditions. Reactivity-initiated accident fuel rod codes have been developed for a significan...

    Fuel in nuclear safety English Nuclear safety research CSNI WGFS …
    Published date: 13 April 2022
    Activity
    JANIS TRANS Checker

    JANIS TRANS Checker is a command line tool for EXFOR compilers to check PRELIM or TRANS files and reports potential deviations from EXFOR coding rules.

    Databases
    Published date: 13 April 2022
    Activity
    NEA Data Bank training

    The NEA Data Bank Computer Program Service (CPS) has been conducting training activities for more than 30 years. These courses provide a unique opportunity to bring together code users from around th...

    Published date: 13 April 2022
    News
    Discussing the human and organisational factors affecting nuclear safety

    WGHOF held its 31st plenary meeting virtually on 21 -23 March 2022

    News brief Human aspects of nuclear safety WGHOF Human and organisational factors
    Published date: 13 April 2022
    Reference
    International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (Terrorist Financing Convention)

    The Terrorist Financing Convention's objective is to enhance international co-operation among states in devising and adopting effective measures for the prevention of the financing of terrorism, as...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 13 April 2022
    Activity
    United Kingdom

    National legislation: United Kingdom

    Nuclear law United Kingdom Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 13 April 2022
    Reference
    Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy (Paris Convention or PC)

    The Paris Convention establishes a nuclear liability and compensation regime to compensate victims of a nuclear accident. The PC is open to OECD member countries as of right and non-member countrie...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 13 April 2022
    Activity
    United States

    Nuclear legislation: United States

    Nuclear law United States Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 13 April 2022
    Activity
    India

    Nuclear legislation: India

    Nuclear law Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 13 April 2022
    Activity
    Czech Republic

    National legislation: Czech Republic 

    Nuclear law Czech Republic Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    Australia

    Nuclear legislation: Australia

    Nuclear law Australia Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT)

    The NPT aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology (non-proliferation), to promote co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy (peaceful uses) and to further the g...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Brussels Convention Supplementary to the Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy (Brussels Supplementary Convention or BSC)

    The Brussels Supplementary Convention establishes a scheme to provide compensation supplementary to that required by the Paris Convention. The BSC is open only to contracting parties to the Paris C...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    Working Party on Deep Geological Repositories and Nuclear Liability (WPDGR)

    The Nuclear Law Committee (NLC) established the Working Party on Deep Geological Repositories and Nuclear Liability (WPDGR) in 2016 to assess how the existing nuclear liability regimes should apply t...

    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    European Nuclear Energy Tribunal

    The Convention on the Establishment of a Security Control in the Field of Nuclear Energy ("Security Control Convention") and the Protocol on the Tribunal established by the Security Control Conventio...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law Liability and compensation International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy (Paris Convention or PC)

    The Paris Convention establishes a nuclear liability and compensation regime to compensate victims of a nuclear accident. The PC is open to OECD member countries as of right and non-member countries ...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law Liability and compensation Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    Brussels Convention Supplementary to the Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy (Brussels Supplementary Convention or BSC)

    The Brussels Supplementary Convention establishes a scheme to provide compensation supplementary to that required by the Paris Convention. The BSC is open only to contracting parties to the Paris Con...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law Liability and compensation International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    Joint Protocol relating to the Application of the Vienna Convention and Paris Convention

    Acts as a bridge between the Paris and Vienna Conventions, effectively extending the benefits provided by one convention to victims in countries that have joined the other convention.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law Liability and compensation International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    Bulgaria

    Nuclear legislation: Bulgaria

    Nuclear law Bulgaria Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment to the Espoo Convention (Kiev Protocol)

    The Kiev Protocol requires states to evaluate the consequences of their official draft plans and programmes, and, to the extent appropriate, policies and legislation that are likely to have signifi...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Convention de Paris: Texte

    Texte de la Convention sur la responsabilité civile dans le domaine de l'énergie nucléaire (Convention de Paris) du 29 juillet 1960 amendée le 28 janvier 1964 et le 16 novembre 1982.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Exposé des motifs

    Revised text of the Exposé des Motifs of the Paris Convention, approved by the OECD Council on 16th November 1982.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Paris Convention: Full text

    Full text of the Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy of 29th July 1960, as amended by the Additional Protocol of 28th January 1964 and by the Protocol of 16th November ...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Brussels Supplementary Convention: Full text

    Full text of the Convention of 31st January 1963 Supplementary to the Paris Convention of 29th July 1960, as amended by the additional Protocol of 28th January 1964 and by the Protocol of 16th Novemb...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Protocol to Amend the Brussels Supplementary Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy (2004 Protocol to the BSC)

    The 2004 Protocol to the BSC improves the existing regime by requiring that significantly more compensation be made available to supplement that which is to be provided for under the Paris Conventi...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Convention de Bruxelles complémentaire à la Convention de Paris : Texte

    Texte de la Convention du 31 janvier 1963 complémentaire à la Convention de Paris du 29 juillet 1960, amendée par le Protocole additionnel du 28 janvier 1964 et par le Protocole du 16 novembre 1982.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Protocol to Amend the Paris Convention on Nuclear Third Party Liability (2004 Protocol to the PC)

    The 2004 Protocol to the PC improves the existing regime by requiring that more money be made available to compensate more victims for a broader range of damages.

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    Finland

    National legislation: Finland

    Nuclear law Finland Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Paris Convention: Latest status of ratifications or accessions

    Latest status of ratifications or accessions to the Paris Convention on Nuclear Third Party Liability. 

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements Liability and compensation Nuclear liability
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Activity
    Slovak Republic

    Nuclear legislation: Slovak Republic

    Nuclear law Slovak Republic Nuclear legislation
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Reference
    Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM)

    The CPPNM establishes measures related to the physical protection of nuclear material used for peaceful purposes during transport, criminalisation of offenses relating to nuclear material and inter...

    Nuclear law Conventions and multilateral agreements International conventions and agreements
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    News
    Advancing the leadership and safety culture of regulators

    On 5-7 April 2022, the NEA Working Group on Safety Culture (WGSC) held its biannual meeting to advance work on safety culture and leadership in nuclear regulators

    News brief Human aspects of nuclear safety WGCS Safety culture Safety culture …
    Published date: 12 April 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Harmonising the Nuclear Licensing Process for Emerging Technologies: A Global Path Forward

    Independent safety regulation has been a hallmark of the global nuclear power sector from its beginnings. Industry and government have long understood the importance of a predictable and adaptable re...

    English Nuclear safety Regulation Policy Brief Nuclear safety research CSNI Regulation of new and advanced reactors SMR Small modular reactors Advanced reactor systems CNRA Nuclear innovation Nuclear safety regulation …
    Published date: 7 April 2022
    News
    Committee on Radiological Protection and Public Health holds 80th meeting

    The meeting brought together around 100 delegates from 26 member countries, 11 international organisations and associations.

    News brief Radiological protection CRPPH Radiological protection
    Published date: 6 April 2022
    News
    Specialists meeting on transient thermal-hydraulics in water cooled nuclear reactors

    The NEA Working Group on Analysis and Management of Accidents (WGAMA) organised a specialists’ meeting on transient thermal-hydraulics in water cooled nuclear reactors on 22-23 March 2022.

    News brief WGAMA Nuclear safety Accident analysis and management Thermal hydraulics …
    Published date: 6 April 2022
    News
    Survey on real-time platforms

    The Expert Group on the Use of Real-Time Platforms (EGRT) initiated and distributed an online survey on the real-time platforms used in NEA member countries.

    News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies EGRT Radiological protection Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 6 April 2022
    Activity
    NEST Management Board

    The main decision body of the NEST Framework is the Management Board which includes one member and one alternate from each NEST Country.

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 5 April 2022
    Activity
    Global Forum Working Group 2: Future of nuclear engineering education

    Co-Chair: Raul Barrachina (left), National Atomic Energy Commission and Kenichi Ishikawa (right), University of Tokyo

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum
    Published date: 5 April 2022
    News
    NEA committees discuss the back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle

    The Regulators’ Forum (RF), the Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) and the Committee on Decommissioning of Nuclear Installations (CDLM) held their annual plenary meetings and a joint commi...

    News brief RF CDLM Decommissioning and legacy management Radioactive waste management RWMC Radioactive waste Nuclear fuel cycle …
    Published date: 4 April 2022
    News
    Reviewing the System of Radiological Protection

    The NEA Expert Group on International Recommendations (EGIR) met for its second meeting on 11 March 2022.

    News brief Radiological protection EGIR Radiological protection
    Published date: 4 April 2022
    News
    NEA mission to the United Arab Emirates

    An NEA delegation led by Director-General William D. Magwood, IV, was in the United Arab Emirates on 27-30 March for a series of meetings.

    DG statement News brief United Arab Emirates Director-General
    Published date: 4 April 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Principles and Practice of International Nuclear Law

    Principles and Practice of International Nuclear Law examines the various interrelated legal issues for the safe, efficient and secure use of nuclear energy. It provides an overview of the complex bo...

    English Nuclear law Nuclear law Liability and compensation Nuclear safety Education International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability Publications programme ISNL Education and training opportunities Training …
    Published date: 24 March 2022
    Publications and Reports
    ISNL Commemorative Brochure

    The International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL) Commemorative Brochure highlights the history, academics and unique features of the ISNL that contribute to the "Spirit of Montpellier". In addition, th...

    English Nuclear law Nuclear law Education Training ISNL Education and training opportunities …
    Published date: 24 March 2022
    Activity
    Pellet-Cladding Mechanical Interaction (PCMI) Benchmark

    The aim of the benchmark is to improve understanding and modelling of pellet-cladding mechanical interaction (PCMI) amongst NEA member organisations. This is achieved by comparing PCMI predictions of...

    Nuclear fuel Reactor physics Light water reactors EGRFP Benchmark Reactor physics …
    Published date: 23 March 2022
    News
    Supporting nuclear education, training and knowledge management

    Efforts to retain knowledge, focus on human capital issues and stimulate technological innovation have thrived since 2019 with the launch of two major activities

    News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum Education and capacity building …
    Published date: 22 March 2022
    Activity
    Integration Group for the Safety Case (IGSC)

    The Integration Group for the Safety Case (IGSC) provides advice to the Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) on major and emerging issues to facilitate the development of waste management st...

    Safety regulation in radioactive waste management Safety provisions of radioactive waste management Deep geological repository (DGR) Optimisation of radioactive waste management IDKM of radioactive waste management Radioactive waste management Disposal IGSC Geological disposal Safety case Societal aspects of radioactive waste management …
    Published date: 17 March 2022
    Activity
    International Reactor Physics Handbook Database and Analysis Tool (IDAT)

    The IRPhEP Database and Analysis Tool (IDAT) was first released in 2013 and is included on the IRPhE Handbook DVD. This database and corresponding user interface allows easy access to handbook inform...

    Verification and validation Information, data and knowledge management Databases Reactor physics
    Published date: 17 March 2022
    Activity
    Supply and demand of Medical Radioisotopes

    The use of medical radioisotopes is an important part of modern medical practice. Many millions of patients around the world benefit from nuclear medicine imaging.

    Nuclear economics Medical radioisotopes Nuclear technology High-level Group on the Security of Supply of Medical Radioisotopes HLG-MR Medical radioisotopes …
    Published date: 16 March 2022
    Activity
    Global Forum Working Group 3: Rethinking the relationship between nuclear energy and society

    Co-Chair: Emanuela Colombo (left), Politecnico di Milano and Edward Obbard (right), The University of New South Wales Sydney (UNSW)

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum
    Published date: 16 March 2022
    Activity
    NEA Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy – Council of Advisors

    The Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy is led by a Council of Advisors comprised by representatives from about 20 academic institutions in NEA member countries.

    Education Education and capacity building Skills
    Published date: 16 March 2022
    News
    NEA to launch report on post nuclear accident recovery preparedness

    “Building a Framework for Post Nuclear Accident Recovery Preparedness: National-Level Guidance” report will will be presented and discussed at a web event on 23 May 2022

    News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Radiological protection EGRM Accident management Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 14 March 2022
    News
    Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident: Message from Director-General Magwood

    Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident: Message from Director-General Magwood

    DG statement Human aspects of nuclear safety Radiological protection Fukushima Decommissioning and legacy management Nuclear safety research Nuclear safety regulation …
    Published date: 11 March 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Clay Club Catalogue of Characteristics of Argillaceous Rocks - 2022 Update

    The NEA Clay Club has been gathering the key geoscientific characteristics of the various argillaceous formations that are – or have been – studied in NEA member countries in the context of radioacti...

    English Radioactive waste management Clay Club
    Published date: 9 March 2022
    News
    NEA supports the IAEA 7 pillars of nuclear security and safety

    The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) fully supports the proposals made by the IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi to ensure that the seven pillars of nuclear security and safety are maintaine...

    DG statement News brief Nuclear safety Nuclear security
    Published date: 9 March 2022
    News
    Women in nuclear energy

    NEA work on improving gender balance in the nuclear energy sector

    News brief Capacity building and gender Global Forum
    Published date: 8 March 2022
    Activity
    Working Party on Scientific Issues of Advanced Fuel Cycles (WPFC)

    The Working Party on Scientific Issues of Advanced Fuel Cycles (WPFC) studies advanced nuclear fuel cycles, including fuel cycle scenarios, innovative fuels and materials, separation chemistry, waste...

    Nuclear fuel WPFC Fuel studies NSC Nuclear science Liquid metal reactors Partitioning and transmutation Fuel cycle physics and chemistry …
    Published date: 24 February 2022
    News
    Advancing geological repositories

    The NEA will host the Sixth International Conference on Geological Repositories (ICGR-6) on 4-8 April 2022 in Helsinki, Finland.

    News brief Deep geological repository (DGR) Repository Radioactive waste
    Published date: 24 February 2022
    News
    NEA holds second edition of Fundamentals of International Nuclear Law course

    The second edition of the Fundamentals of International Nuclear Law (FINL) course was held on 14-18 February 2022

    News brief Nuclear law Education
    Published date: 24 February 2022
    Activity
    WPFC Expert Group on Fuel Recycling and Waste Technology (EGFRW)

    Under the guidance of the Working Party on Scientific Issues of Advanced Fuel Cycles (WPFC), the Expert Group on Fuel Recycling and Waste Technology (EGFRW) focuses on the separation processes releva...

    Nuclear fuel WPFC EGFRC Fuel studies NSC Nuclear science Partitioning and transmutation EGFRW Fuel cycle physics and chemistry …
    Published date: 23 February 2022
    Activity
    NEA Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy – Working Groups

    The working groups are comprised of experts from primarily academic institutions and other relevant stakeholders from NEA member and non-member countries.   

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum
    Published date: 21 February 2022
    Activity
    Global Forum Working Group 4: Future requirements for the competitiveness of nuclear energy

    Co-Chair: Ian Farnan (left), University of Cambridge and Man-Sung Yim (right), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

    Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum Education and capacity building
    Published date: 21 February 2022
    Activity
    Global Forum Working Group 1: Achieving gender equity in the nuclear engineering and technology and academic workforces

    Co-Chairs: Seungjin Kim (left), Purdue University and Vera Verkhoturova (right), Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPHI)

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum
    Published date: 21 February 2022
    News
    NEA task group working on improving gender balance in the nuclear sector

    Delegates to the NEA Task Group on Improving the Gender Balance in the Nuclear Sector met on 14 February 2022

    News brief Capacity building and gender
    Published date: 17 February 2022
    News
    Insights into the NEST Framework: A chat with Vera Verkhoturova

    Insights from the NEST Framework: A chat with Vera Verkhoturova, Project Leader of the NEST i‑graphite Radioactive Waste Management project

    News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 17 February 2022
    News
    Understanding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident

    The NEA is helping Japan and the wider international community better understand the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and the site’s current status.

    News brief Fukushima
    Published date: 16 February 2022
    News
    Regulatory implementation of equivalent dose limit for the lens of the eye for occupational exposure

    The NEA will host a webinar to launch its new report “Regulatory Implementation of the Equivalent Dose Limit for the Lens of the Eye for Occupational Exposure: Successes and challenges to the approac...

    News brief EGDLE Radiological protection CRPPH Radiological protection for occupational exposure at nuclear Installations Radiological protection regulation and implementation …
    Published date: 15 February 2022
    Activity
    Working Group on the Regulation of New Reactors (WGRNR)

    The Working Group on the Regulation of New Reactors (WGRNR) examines the regulatory issues of the siting, licensing and regulatory oversight for all new commercial nuclear power reactors. The WGRNR f...

    New build WGRNR Operational safety CNRA Inspection Inspection practices Regulation of new and advanced reactors Operating experience …
    Published date: 11 February 2022
    Activity
    Working Party on Boiling Water Reactors (WPBWR)

    The Working Party on Boiling Water Reactors (WPBWR) covers all boiling water reactors, including advanced boiling water reactors (ABWRs) and the Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR).

    Boiling water reactors Boiling water reactors and nuclear safety CNRA WPBWR Nuclear safety regulation …
    Published date: 11 February 2022
    Activity
    Working Group on Safety Culture (WGSC)

    The CNRA believes in the importance of having a working group dedicated to safety culture. The Working Group on Safety Culture (WGSC) provides a senior level regulatory forum for exchanging informati...

    Human aspects of nuclear safety CNRA Stakeholder Safety culture Safety culture Operating experience Nuclear safety regulation Safety research …
    Published date: 11 February 2022
    News
    Statement on the passing of Donald Johnston

    The NEA community is deeply saddened by the passing of the Honourable Donald Johnston, OECD Secretary-General from 1996 until 2006.

    DG statement Canada
    Published date: 11 February 2022
    Activity
    International Radiological Protection School (IRPS)

    The CRPPH has long served as a forum for exchange and co-operation, to establish best practices, contribute to the development of the key recommendations of the International Commission on Radiologic...

    Radiological protection knowledge management IRPS CRPPH
    Published date: 11 February 2022
    Activity
    Working Group on External Events (WGEV)

    The main mission of the Working Group on External Events (WGEV) is to improve the understanding and treatment of external hazards that would support the continued safety performance of nuclear instal...

    Risk assessment WGRISK External hazards WGEV External hazards and nuclear safety Nuclear safety research CSNI Safety Risk …
    Published date: 10 February 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Le plan stratégique de l’Agence de l’OCDE pour l’énergie nucléaire 2023-2028

    Le Plan stratégique a pour objectif d’orienter l’AEN dans les travaux qu’elle mène pour répondre aux priorités et aux besoins des pays membres et de leurs évolutions au regard de l’étude et de l’appl...

    French
    Published date: 7 February 2022
    News
    Addressing technical and scientific issues around nuclear criticality safety

    WPNCS bi-annual event brought together 80 experts from 17 member countries.

    News brief Criticality safety Criticality WPNCS
    Published date: 7 February 2022
    News
    Multinational Design Evaluation Programme charts way forward

    The Multinational Design Evaluation Programme (MDEP) begins operation under a new framework agreement.

    News brief MDEP Regulation of new and advanced reactors Nuclear safety regulation
    Published date: 4 February 2022
    Activity
    NEA Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy – Secretariat

    The Global Forum Secretariat works with the Global Forum to provide support to the Council of Advisors to make products available to the Agency’s bodies and projects as appropriate. The Secretariat a...

    Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum
    Published date: 1 February 2022
    Publications and Reports
    The Strategic Plan of the Nuclear Energy Agency 2023-2028

    The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Strategic Plan serves as a guiding instrument that reflects the priorities of its member countries as the Agency addresses evolving needs in the exploration and a...

    English Nuclear law Human aspects of nuclear safety Nuclear law Radiological protection Nuclear science Nuclear safety Nuclear economics Nuclear technology Decommissioning and legacy management Nuclear decommissioning Radioactive waste management Nuclear safety research Safety Data Bank Nuclear safety regulation Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 25 January 2022
    News
    Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy activities and achievements in 2021

    Despite the pandemic hindering international activities, the Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy was launched in January 2021 and made steady progress throughout the yea...

    News brief Global Forum
    Published date: 21 January 2022
    Activity
    Forum on Stakeholder Confidence (FSC)

    The Forum on Stakeholder Confidence (FSC) was established by the NEA Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) in 2000 and serves as a platform for understanding stakeholder dialogue and discussi...

    Human aspects of nuclear safety Decommissioning Stakeholder Radioactive waste management RWMC Stakeholder relations Legacy management Societal aspects of decommissioning and legacy management Stakeholder engagement Waste FSC …
    Published date: 20 January 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Stakeholder Confidence in Radioactive Waste Management. An Annotated Glossary of Key Terms – 2022 Update

    The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Forum on Stakeholder Confidence (FSC) acts as a centre for informed exchange of knowledge and experience regarding stakeholder interaction and public participatio...

    English Human aspects of nuclear safety Decommissioning and legacy management Stakeholder engagement FSC …
    Published date: 20 January 2022
    Activity
    NSC Task Force on Demonstration of Fuel Cycle Closure including Partitioning and Transmutation (P&T) for Industrial Readiness by 2050 (TF-FCPT)

    Under the guidance of the Nuclear Science Committee (NSC), the Task Force on Demonstration of Fuel Cycle Closure including Partitioning and Transmutation (P&T) for Industrial Readiness by 2050 (TF-FC...

    Nuclear fuel cycle Partitioning and transmutation
    Published date: 18 January 2022
    News
    Modernising optimisation in decision-making

    The NEA has started preparing its third Stakeholder Involvement Workshop which will focus on optimisation in decision-making.

    News brief Stakeholder engagement Stakeholder relations
    Published date: 14 January 2022
    News
    2021 Year-in-Review

    In 2021, the NEA organised online workshops, webinars and mentoring sessions with policy makers, experts, academics and industry representatives in the nuclear energy sector, published data analyses ...

    News brief
    Published date: 13 January 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 106 – Volume 2021/1

    The Nuclear Law Bulletin is a unique international publication for both professionals and academics in the field of nuclear law. It provides readers with authoritative and comprehensive information o...

    English Nuclear law Nuclear law Publications programme Nuclear Law Bulletin …
    Published date: 12 January 2022
    News
    NEST Framework: A year in review

    The work of the Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework during 2021.

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 7 January 2022
    News
    New treaties to strengthen rights of people affected by nuclear accidents

    The Protocols to amend the Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy and the Brussels Convention Supplementary to the Paris Convention will enter force on 1 January 202...

    News brief Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law Liability and compensation
    Published date: 17 December 2021
    Activity
    Workshops on Shielding Aspects of Accelerators, Targets and Irradiation Facilities (SATIF)

    The mission of the Expert Group of Shielding aspects of Accelerators, Targets and Irradiation Facilities (SATIF) has been completed. Its work initiated the SATIF workshops which keep on serving as in...

    Radiation transport and shielding
    Published date: 16 December 2021
    News
    Supporting emergency planning, response and recovery

    The Working Party on Nuclear Emergency Matters (WPNEM) met on 3-5 November 2021. Discussions included how countries are continuing to learn from and adapt their emergency management arrangements in r...

    Radiological protection WPNEM Radiological protection
    Published date: 15 December 2021
    News
    Programme to review new reactor designs enters new phase

    The Multinational Design Evaluation Programme (MDEP) entered a new phase on 14 December 2021. The MDEP will continue in its role as a unique multinational initiative leveraging the resources and know...

    News brief MDEP Nuclear safety regulation Codes and standards in nuclear safety
    Published date: 15 December 2021
    News
    Clay Club marks 30 years studying argillaceous rock properties for the deep disposal of radioactive waste

    The Working Group on the Characterisation, the Understanding and the Performance of Argillaceous Rocks and Repository Host Formations (Clay Club) marked its 30th anniversary at its meeting on 17 Nove...

    IGSC Clay Club
    Published date: 14 December 2021
    News
    Recent webinar highlights Italy’s role in nuclear science and technology

    The webinar "Research and international dialogue in technology nuclear power - What role for Italy?", was held on 17- 18 November 2021.

    Nuclear science Italy
    Published date: 14 December 2021
    News
    Key NEA committees meet to discuss developments in nuclear safety research and regulation

    The NEA Committee on Nuclear Regulatory Activities (CNRA) and the Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations (CSNI) held their biannual meetings from 6 to 9 December 2021 and discussed the evol...

    News brief CNRA Nuclear safety Regulation Nuclear safety research CSNI Nuclear safety regulation …
    Published date: 14 December 2021
    News
    Improving the regulatory framework for robotic and remote systems applications

    NEA Expert Group on the Application of Robotics and Remote Systems in the Nuclear Back-end (EGRRS) discusses how to improve the regulatory framework for robotic and remote systems applications.

    Radioactive waste management Decommissioning EGRRS Decommissioning and legacy management
    Published date: 14 December 2021
    News
    Decommissioning complex and legacy sites

    The Expert Group on a Holistic Process for Decision Making on Decommissioning and Management of Complex Sites (HDCS) continues to make progress with its forthcoming report to describe the scope of co...

    Decommissioning Decommissioning and legacy management Nuclear decommissioning
    Published date: 13 December 2021
    News
    The role of nuclear energy in mitigating climate change

    NEA Director-General William D. Magwood, IV explains how an energy mix that includes nuclear power can help achieve global climate change goals.

    News brief System cost small modular reactors Climate change COP26 …
    Published date: 13 December 2021
    News
    Joint Evaluated Fission and Fusion (JEFF) Nuclear Data Week 2021

    Joint Evaluated Fission and Fusion (JEFF) project agrees to establish a new project management group to oversee deliverable-focused mechanisms that include regular reviews of the status of new measur...

    Data Bank
    Published date: 12 December 2021
    News
    Tracking uranium supply and demand

    The joint NEA/IAEA Uranium Group held its 57th meeting virtually on 3-5 November 2021.

    Uranium News brief Uranium mining Uranium supply
    Published date: 12 December 2021
    News
    NEA mentors Romanian high school students

    In co-operation with the Nuclear and Radioactive Waste Agency of Romania the NEA organised a mentoring session with Romanian high school students.

    News brief Romania Capacity building and gender
    Published date: 10 December 2021
    News
    NEA task group gathers data on women in nuclear energy

    The task group met virtually for the fourth high-level NEA meeting on improving gender balance.

    News brief Capacity building and gender
    Published date: 8 December 2021
    News
    Regulatory safety culture and leadership

    The NEA Working Group on Safety Culture (WGSC) held its biannual meeting on 23-25 November 2021 to review the ongoing work on safety culture and leadership in nuclear regulators.

    News brief Human aspects of nuclear safety Leadership WGSC Safety culture Safety culture …
    Published date: 8 December 2021
    Publications and Reports
    Bulletin de droit nucléaire n° 101, Vol. 2018/2

    Le Bulletin de droit nucléaire est une publication internationale unique en son genre destinée aux juristes et aux universitaires en droit nucléaire. Ses lecteurs bénéficient d’informations exhaustiv...

    Nuclear law Nuclear law French Publications programme Nuclear Law Bulletin …
    Published date: 6 December 2021
    News
    Nuclear financing in the spotlight

    Focused on recent progress and challenges for nuclear financing, the virtual event concluded a series of six webinars dedicated to nuclear financing organised this year.

    New build News brief Financing Nuclear economics
    Published date: 6 December 2021
    Publications and Reports
    Advanced Nuclear Reactor Systems and Future Energy Market Needs

    Energy markets will be significantly different in the future. The electricity generation system is becoming more diverse with the development of energy-related technologies including renewable energy...

    English Advanced reactor systems Industrial and market frameworks Nuclear economics Nuclear technology Advanced reactors Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 2 December 2021
    News
    Addressing the challenges of misinformation

    The NEA Forum on Stakeholder Confidence (FSC) and the NEA Working Group on Public Communication of Nuclear Regulatory Organisations (WGPC) organised a joint workshop “How to deal with misinformation?...

    News brief Stakeholder engagement Stakeholder relations FSC
    Published date: 30 November 2021
    News
    Building public trust, communicating risk

    WGPC held its biannual plenary meeting on 9-10 November 2021 to discuss its ongoing work and the progress made in activities on public trust and risk communication.

    News brief WGPC Public communication
    Published date: 29 November 2021
    Activity
    Expert Group on Multi-physics Experimental Data, Benchmarks and Validation (EGMPEBV)

    The expert group dealt with the activities associated with the certification of experimental data and benchmark models along with establishing the processes and procedures for using the data and benc...

    Multi-physics simulations NSC Nuclear science Verification and validation Validation Information, data and knowledge management Nuclear data Benchmark Multiphysics …
    Published date: 23 November 2021
    Activity
    Expert Group on Shielding Aspects of Accelerators, Targets and Irradiation Facilities (SATIF)

    The Expert Group on Shielding Aspects of Accelerators, Targets and Irradiation Facilities (SATIF) dealt with the various aspects of the modelling and design of accelerator shield systems and radiatio...

    Reactor physics Nuclear science Radiation shielding Radiation transport and shielding Reactor physics …
    Published date: 19 November 2021
    Activity
    Expert Group on Geological Repositories in Crystalline Rock Formations (Crystalline Club)

    The Crystalline Club (CRC) is composed of technical experts with experience in evaluating or reviewing the understanding of crystalline rock as host rocks for deep geologic disposal projects. CRC mem...

    Radioactive waste management Deep geological repository (DGR) Crystalline rock Crystalline Club (CRC) Safety case …
    Published date: 16 November 2021
    Activity
    Working Group on the Characterisation, the Understanding and the Performance of Argillaceous Rocks as Repository Host Formations (Clay Club)

    The Clay Club promotes the exchange of information, shared approaches and methods to develop and document an understanding of clay media as a host rock for a repository.

    Deep geological repository (DGR) IGSC Clay Club Safety case
    Published date: 16 November 2021
    Activity
    Expert Group on Repositories in Rock Salt Formations (Salt Club)

    The main objective of the Salt Club is to make the current knowledge base on rock salt more readily available to member countries, particularly those countries with adequate rock salt deposits to hos...

    Deep geological repository (DGR) Salt Club Safety case Rock salt
    Published date: 10 November 2021
    Activity
    Working Group on Human and Organisational Factors (WGHOF)

    The main mission of the Working Group on Human and Organisational Factors (WGHOF) is to improve the understanding and technical basis for treating human and organisational factors within the nuclear ...

    Human aspects of nuclear safety WGHOF Human action Human and organisational factors Organisational aspects of decommissioning and legacy management Decommissioning and legacy management Human and organisational factors …
    Published date: 10 November 2021
    News
    High-temperature reactors and industrial heat application

    The NEA organised a virtual workshop on 7 October 2021 to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with High-temperature reactors for industrial heat applications.

    Cogeneration Advanced reactor systems Nuclear technology Advanced reactors
    Published date: 8 November 2021
    News
    The Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy focuses on the role of nuclear energy in supporting the decarbonisation of world’s energy supply

    The NEA held its 142nd Steering Committee meeting in October 2021.

    News brief
    Published date: 4 November 2021
    News
    Updates from the Generation IV International Forum (GIF) 

    The Generation IV International Forum (GIF) held its semi-annual Policy Group meetings from 18 to 28 October 2021 to review and discuss its ongoing work and activities.

    News brief Generation IV reactors Advanced reactors
    Published date: 4 November 2021
    Publications and Reports
    Climate Change: Assessment of the Vulnerability of Nuclear Power Plants and Approaches for their Adaptation

    Climate change will create specific risks and challenges for nuclear power plants and the electricity system as a whole. Extreme weather events caused by climate change – such as floods, storms, heat...

    English Nuclear installations Nuclear technology Nuclear innovation Climate change COP26 …
    Published date: 4 November 2021
    News
    NEA participation in ConvEx-3 exercise

    As a member of the Inter-Agency Committee on Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies (IACRNE), the NEA recently participated in the latest ConvEx-3 exercise held on 26-27 October 2021.

    News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Radiological protection Emergency preparedness and response
    Published date: 3 November 2021
    News
    Improving cross-border co-ordination for calculating radiation dose and risk

    The NEA Expert Group on Comparison and Understanding of Dose Prognosis (EGDP) held its first meeting on 14 October 2020 via video conference.

    News brief Radiological protection Dose prognosis Dose assessment Radiological protection …
    Published date: 3 November 2021
    News
    Exchange of information on nuclear installation decommissioning projects

    The NEA Co‑operative Programme for the Exchange of Scientific and Technical Information Concerning Nuclear Installation Decommissioning Projects (CPD) held its Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting ...

    News brief CPD Decommissioning and legacy management Nuclear decommissioning Joint project …
    Published date: 3 November 2021
    News
    Assessing the influence of human and organisational factors on nuclear safety

    NEA Working Group on Human and Organisational Factors (WGHOF) held its biannual meeting on 25-26 October 2021.

    News brief Human aspects of nuclear safety WGHOF Human and organisational factors Safety culture Human and organisational factors …
    Published date: 3 November 2021
    News
    High entropy alloys for advanced nuclear applications

    The NEA Expert Group on Innovative Structural Materials (EGISM) organised a workshop on 19-21 October 2021 together with the Spanish Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMA...

    Material science News brief Nuclear science Materials science EGISM Fuel cycle physics and chemistry …
    Published date: 3 November 2021
    News
    Construction of new VVER reactors

    MDEP VVER Working Group (VVERWG) meeting, 25-26 May 2021.

    News brief Regulation MDEP Reactor design
    Published date: 3 November 2021
    News
    Contracting Parties to the Paris Convention meet remotely

    Contracting Parties to the Paris Convention meeting, 28 October 2021.

    Nuclear law News brief Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law Liability and compensation International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 3 November 2021
    News
    FISPACT-II training course

    The NEA Data Bank organised its second online training session on FISPACT-II from 18 to 28 October 2021. Facilitated by the code developers at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, the course a...

    News brief CPS Data Bank Education and capacity building
    Published date: 2 November 2021
    News
    Insights from the NEST Framework: A chat with Koji Okamoto

    The NEA spoke with Professor Okamoto, who leads the NEST ARTERD project on the NEST Framework and its objectives.

    News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Education and capacity building
    Published date: 2 November 2021
    News
    NEA at COP26

    The NEA participated in the COP 26 United Nations Climate Change Conference from 31 October to 12 November 2021 for dialogues on the role that nuclear energy could play in achieving the decarbonisati...

    SMR News brief System cost small modular reactors Climate change COP26 …
    Published date: 31 October 2021
    Topic
    NEA and COP26

    The NEA participated in COP 26 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, to shed light on nuclear energy’s role in addressing climate change.

    Climate change Technology COP26 Nuclear economics
    Published date: 30 October 2021
    News
    Long-term management and reliability of reactor core and containment cooling systems

    The NEA Working Group on Analysis and Management of Accidents (WGAMA) organised a specialist workshop entitled “Reactor core and containment cooling systems: Long-term management and reliability (RCC...

    News brief WGAMA Accident analysis and management Nuclear safety research Safety of components and structures Accident management …
    Published date: 29 October 2021
    News
    System of radiological protection revisited

    The NEA Expert Group on International Recommendations (EGIR) met for the first time on 8 October 2021 to set out its proposed work plan and discuss initial findings for the review.

    News brief Radiological protection EGIR Radiological protection science and policy
    Published date: 27 October 2021
    Activity
    Expert Group on Uncertainty Analysis in Modelling (EGUAM)

    The expert group provided advice to the Working Party on Scientific Issues of Reactor Systems (WPRS) on the scientific development needs (data and methods, validation experiments, scenario studies) o...

    EGUAM Boiling water reactors Nuclear science Light water reactors WPRS Reactor physics Modelling and simulation Reactor physics Uncertainty quantification Uncertainty analysis Benchmark Pressurised water reactors …
    Published date: 27 October 2021
    News
    NEA: Working towards gender balance in the nuclear sector

    The NEA is working with its member countries to promote gender balance and the development of female leaders in the nuclear energy sector so as to ensure a robust, diverse and sustainable nuclear wor...

    News brief Education
    Published date: 27 October 2021
    News
    The NEA Regulators' Forum (RF) celebrates 20 years of international service

    The NEA hosted an expert roundtable discussion on 8 October 2021 to reflect on twenty years of Regulators' Forum (RF) work and trace the evolution of the roles and responsibilities of nuclear safety ...

    News brief RF
    Published date: 25 October 2021
    News
    International review of benchmark experiments

    ICSBEP, SINBAD AND IRPhEP Technical Review Group meetings, October 2021.

    News brief Criticality safety Nuclear science ICSBEP IRPhEP Reactor physics …
    Published date: 25 October 2021
    News
    Engaging stakeholders in radioactive waste management solutions

    NEA Forum on Stakeholder Confidence held its annual plenary meeting on 12-14 October 2021.

    News brief Societal aspects of decommissioning and legacy management Stakeholder Stakeholder relations FSC Societal aspects of radioactive waste management …
    Published date: 19 October 2021
    Activity
    WPFC Expert Group on Advanced Fuel Cycle Scenarios (EGAFCS)

    Under the guidance of the  Working Party on Scientific Issues of Advanced Fuel Cycles (WPFC) , the Expert Group on Advanced Fuel Cycle Scenarios (EGAFCS) studies the needs associated with the transit...

    Nuclear fuel WPFC Fuel studies NSC Nuclear science EGAFCS Partitioning and transmutation Fuel cycle physics and chemistry …
    Published date: 15 October 2021
    Activity
    WPFC Expert Group on Reactor Coolants/Components Technology (EGCoCoT)

    Under the guidance of the Working Party on Scientific Issues of Advanced Fuel Cycles (WPFC), the Expert Group on Reactor Coolants and Components Technology (EGCoCoT) undertakes activities with the go...

    Nuclear fuel WPFC EGLM Fuel studies NSC Nuclear science EGCoCoT Liquid metal reactors Partitioning and transmutation Fuel cycle physics and chemistry …
    Published date: 15 October 2021
    Activity
    WPFC Expert Group on Innovative Fuel Elements (EGIFE)

    Under the guidance of the Working Party on Scientific Issues of Advanced Fuel Cycles (WPFC), the Expert Group on Innovative Fuel Elements (EGIFE) conducts joint and comparative studies to identify te...

    Nuclear fuel WPFC Fuel studies NSC EGIFE Nuclear science EGIF Partitioning and transmutation Fuel cycle physics and chemistry …
    Published date: 15 October 2021
    Activity
    Radioactive Waste Repository Metadata Management (RepMet)

    The RepMet initiative aimed to improve understanding of the identification, administration and application of metadata to support national programmes in managing radioactive waste repository data, in...

    Published date: 13 October 2021
    News
    NEA to set the course for an ambitious recovery exercise

    Building on the discussions held in March and June 2021, the INEX-6 Preparatory Task Force met on 13 September 2021.

    News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies INEX Radiological protection Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 5 October 2021
    News
    Insights into the NEST Framework: A chat with Lea Zimmermann

    Insights from the NEST Framework: A chat with Lea Zimmermann, NEST Fellow

    News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Education and capacity building
    Published date: 5 October 2021
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    Management of information, data and knowledge: A critical issue in radioactive waste disposal

    NEA Working Party on Information, Data and Knowledge Management (WP‑IDKM) held a topical session on IDKM timescales on 1-2 September 2021 towards building a common understanding of the timescales inv...

    WP-IDKM News brief IDKM of radioactive waste management Information, data and knowledge management IDKM of decommissioning and legacy management …
    Published date: 5 October 2021
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    Dose limits for the lens of the eye for occupational exposure

    The NEA Expert Group on the Dose limit for the Lens of the Eye (EGDLE) met on 24 September 2021.

    News brief Radiological protection CRPPH Radiological protection Radiological protection for occupational exposure at nuclear Installations …
    Published date: 4 October 2021
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    Stakeholder involvement in decommissioning and legacy management

    The FSC recently established a new group, Stakeholder Involvement in Decommissioning and Legacy Management (SIDLM), in response to member country needs regarding the methods and best practices to eng...

    News brief Societal aspects of decommissioning and legacy management Stakeholder Stakeholder engagement FSC …
    Published date: 4 October 2021
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    Prevention, mitigation and management of potential accidents in nuclear power plants

    The NEA Working Group on the Analysis and Management of Accidents (WGAMA) held its annual meeting virtually on 13-15 September 2021 to discuss its ongoing work and activities related to potential acc...

    News brief Accident analysis and management Nuclear safety research Accident management Safety research …
    Published date: 1 October 2021
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    Joint utilisation of underground research laboratories for research and development projects

    The NEA and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) co-organised an online International Workshop on Joint Utilisation of Underground Research Laboratories in Research. The event was h...

    News brief Deep geological repository (DGR) High-level waste (HLW) Japan Underground research laboratory (URL) Radioactive waste management Spent fuel Underground research facility (URF) Geological disposal …
    Published date: 28 September 2021
    Publications and Reports
    Benchmark Study of the Accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

    Understanding the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is important for safe and timely decommissioning of the reactors. This objective, together with the development of better compu...

    English Fukushima Benchmark Accident management
    Published date: 28 September 2021
    Publications and Reports
    CSNI Technical Opinion Paper - No. 18

    Seismic probabilistic safety assessment (SPSA) is a systematic method for examining and evaluating the risk from earthquake-initiated accidents. The significant advances in the area of SPSA since the...

    English WGRISK WGIAGE WGEV Safety Nuclear safety regulation Probabilistic risk assessment Technical Opinion Papers …
    Published date: 27 September 2021
    Publications and Reports
    Nuclear Energy in the Circular Carbon Economy (CCE)

    This report highlights the potential role of nuclear in contributing to the circular carbon economy as a low-carbon source of electricity, but also as a source of heat and system integration services...

    English Climate change