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    Government and industry call for more nuclear energy to meet net zero targets

    Government and industry came together at the joint conference Roadmaps to New Nuclear, hosted by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and French Ministry for Energy Transition. 

    News brief New build France International co-operation
    Published date: 29 September 2023
    Publications and Reports
    CSNI Technical Opinion Paper No. 21: Research Recommendations to Support the Safe Deployment of Small Modular Reactors

    While there is a growing interest in the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) as a promising option to help mitigate climate change, further international efforts are needed to accelerate the ...

    English SMR EGSMR Nuclear safety Nuclear safety research Safety research …
    Published date: 27 September 2023
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    Energy ministers and industry leaders to address critical enablers to accelerate the use of nuclear energy to help achieve net zero

    The NEA and the Ministry of Energy Transition of France will host the first government-industry conference.

    France Climate change International co-operation
    Published date: 27 September 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Specifications for the Generalised Nuclear Database Structure Version 2.0

    Knowledge of basic nuclear physics data is essential for the modelling and safe operation of all types of nuclear facilities. The de facto international standard format, Evaluated Nuclear Data File 6...

    English WPEC Nuclear science Nuclear science Nuclear data processing …
    Published date: 22 September 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 108/109 – Volume 2022/1&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 Nuclear Law Bulletin …
    Published date: 22 September 2023
    News
    Prevention, mitigation and management of potential accidents in nuclear power plants

    The NEA Working Group on the Analysis and Management of Accidents convened for its annual meeting to discuss ongoing work related to accident strategy and management.

    CFD WGAMA Nuclear safety Accident analysis and management Nuclear safety research Accident management …
    Published date: 14 September 2023
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    NEA holds 5th edition of International Radiological Protection School at Stockholm University

    More than 50 participants from 25 countries took part in the five-day course.

    News brief Sweden IRPS Radiological protection
    Published date: 15 September 2023
    News
    Nuclear Energy Agency welcomes Assistant Secretary Huff’s announcement on the United States’ decision to join the NEA Data Bank

    Nuclear Energy Agency Welcomes Assistant Secretary Huff’s Announcement on the United States’ Decision to Join the NEA Data Bank

    DG statement News brief Nuclear energy data United States Databases International co-operation Director-General …
    Published date: 16 August 2023
    News
    Sharing experience in safety assessment of nuclear facilities for combinations of external hazards

    Experts attended NEA event in France.

    Risk assessment WGRISK Nuclear safety External hazards WGEV External hazards and nuclear safety Nuclear safety research Probabilistic risk assessment …
    Published date: 14 September 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Deep Geological Repositories and Nuclear Liability

    The disposal of long-lived radioactive waste in a deep geological repository (DGR) is a scientifically and technically credible solution that meets the need for long-term safety without reliance on a...

    English Nuclear law Deep geological repository (DGR) Nuclear law Liability and compensation Nuclear liability …
    Published date: 13 September 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Uranium 2020: Resources, Production and Demand

    Uranium is the raw material used to produce fuel for long-lived nuclear power facilities, necessary for the generation of significant amounts of low-carbon electricity and other uses, such as heat an...

    English Uranium IAEA NDC Uranium mining …
    Published date: 23 December 2020
    News
    International School of Nuclear Law concludes the 22nd edition

    ISNL 2023 gathered 60 graduate students and professionals from across the world.

    Nuclear law Education Training ISNL
    Published date: 11 September 2023
    News
    Ukraine: Current status of nuclear power installations

    Information note on nuclear power installations in Ukraine, updated periodically.

    News brief Ukraine Chernobyl Radioactive materials Radiation safety Radiological protection …
    Published date: 6 September 2023
    News
    Committing to improve the nuclear sector’s gender balance

    38 OECD countries formally adopt the Recommendation of the Council on Improving the Gender Balance in the Nuclear Sector.

    News brief Gender Balance Task Group Gender balance STEM
    Published date: 8 June 2023
    News
    NEA visits Poland as nuclear power programme makes progress

    NEA Director-General William D. Magwood, IV was in Poland on 30-31 May 2023 for a series of meetings.

    News brief Poland Director-General
    Published date: 6 June 2023
    News
    NEA mission to Korea highlights new disruptive technologies entering the nuclear sector

    The NEA co-organised the International Workshop on Disruptive Technologies for Nuclear Safety Applications on 16-17 May 2023 in Jeju, Korea.

    News brief Nuclear safety Disruptive technologies Regulation Director-General Korea …
    Published date: 4 June 2023
    News
    International experts discuss recent Fukushima Daiichi investigation results

    FACE project members met on 28-30 June 2023 in Paris, France.

    News brief Nuclear safety Fukushima Japan Joint project Accident management …
    Published date: 24 July 2023
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    Renowned international law specialists deliver International Nuclear Law Essentials course in Paris

    International Nuclear Law Essentials course

    Nuclear law France Education INLE
    Published date: 15 March 2023
    News
    Supporting Britain’s future female nuclear leaders

    NEA organises a mentoring workshop in the United Kingdom on International Women's Day.

    News brief Gender Balance Task Group Holistic approach Gender balance Human and organisational factors Education United Kingdom Director-General …
    Published date: 28 March 2023
    News
    Navigating the nuclear future

    NEA delegation participates in discussions at the Regulatory Information Conference in Washington D.C.

    SMR DG statement News brief Gender balance Climate change Joint project Director-General …
    Published date: 27 March 2023
    News
    “Go for it!” Women at the NEA share their stories and advice for girls interested in STEM careers

    International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023

    News brief Gender balance STEM
    Published date: 10 February 2023
    News
    NEA forms Women in Nuclear Global Chapter

    NEA forms Women in Nuclear Global Chapter

    News brief Gender balance Capacity building and gender
    Published date: 30 January 2023
    News
    Community and industry come together to workshop radioactive waste management strategies

    Community and industry come together to workshop radioactive waste management strategies

    SMR News brief Radioactive waste management Decommissioning Spent fuel …
    Published date: 5 December 2022
    News
    NEA at COP27: Advanced nuclear technologies offer a pathway to net zero

    The COP27 NEA delegation were at the forefront of several discussions on the pathways that nuclear energy can offer to reduce carbon emissions.

    SMR News brief IAEA Future energy market needs Decarbonisation Hydrogen COP27 Climate change …
    Published date: 30 November 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: 4 September 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Sixth International Conference on Geological Repositories (ICGR-6): Advancing Geological Repositories from Concept to Operation - Conference Synthesis 4-8 April 2022 Helsinki, Finland

    There is a consensus in the international community that geological repositories provide the necessary long-term safety and security to isolate long-lived radioactive waste. However, despite the tech...

    English Deep geological repository (DGR) Policy High-level waste (HLW) Regulation Radioactive waste management Repository Stakeholder relations International co-operation Radioactive waste management Geological disposal …
    Published date: 4 September 2023
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    Government-industry conference to chart the nuclear energy path to net zero

    French Ministry for Energy Transition and OECD Nuclear Energy Agency to hold joint conference in Paris.

    News brief DG statement SMR Press release France Future energy market needs Director-General International co-operation …
    Published date: 26 July 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Building Confidence in the Face of Uncertainty

    In May 2022, the Forum on Stakeholder Confidence (FSC) and the Integration Group for the Safety Case (IGSC) held a Joint Workshop with stakeholders from Germany, Sweden and Switzerland to assess the ...

    English Human aspects of nuclear safety High-level waste (HLW) Radioactive waste management Stakeholder engagement IGSC FSC Safety case Societal aspects of radioactive waste management …
    Published date: 21 August 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Accelerator-driven Systems (ADS) and Fast Reactors (FR) in Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycles - Note de Synthèse
    Nuclear fuel TNFC Radioactive waste management French Sustainable development Nuclear economics Nuclear technology Social science Nuclear fuel cycle …
    Published date: 7 May 2002
    Publications and Reports
    Accelerator-driven Systems (ADS) and Fast Reactors (FR) in Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycles

    The long-term hazard of radioactive waste arising from nuclear energy production is a matter of continued discussion and public concern in many countries. Through partitioning and transmutation (P&T)...

    English Nuclear fuel Nuclear technology Fast reactor Fuel cycle technology Nuclear fuel cycle …
    Published date: 7 May 2002
    News
    Focusing on the clean energy transition through a youth lens at CEM14

    The NEA participated in the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial in Goa, India.

    SMR News brief Gender balance Environmental protection Leadership Future energy market needs Decarbonisation India …
    Published date: 25 July 2023
    News
    The demise of zero power reactors: Addressing reduced experimental capabilities

    The NEA workshop gathered experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the demise of zero power reactors.

    NSC Nuclear science WPRS Nuclear science
    Published date: 4 July 2023
    News
    Experts gather to discuss nuclear criticality safety

    The NEA Working Party on Nuclear Criticality Safety (WPNCS) held its bi-annual meetings in June 2023

    News brief Criticality safety Fuel studies Nuclear science Criticality WPNCS Benchmark …
    Published date: 24 July 2023
    News
    Training FISPACT-II users

    Co-organised with the UK Atomic Energy Authority, the course took place on 20-22 June 2023.

    News brief Nuclear science CPS Data Bank Nuclear science Training Codes and programs …
    Published date: 24 July 2023
    News
    Benchmarking the progress of small modular reactor designs

    Benchmarking the progress of SMRs continues with the release of the NEA SMR Dashboard: Volume II. 

    SMR News brief Advanced reactors Reactor technology Reactor design …
    Published date: 20 July 2023
    Publications and Reports
    The NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard

    All low-carbon solutions will be required to achieve the world's net zero targets. Nuclear energy has a role to play in meeting this need. A wave of innovation in small modular reactors (SMRs) is adv...

    English SMR Small modular reactors Nuclear energy and climate change Nuclear technology Nuclear innovation Climate change …
    Published date: 13 March 2023
    Publications and Reports
    The NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard: Volume II

    All low-carbon solutions will be required to achieve the world's net zero targets. Nuclear energy has a role to play in meeting this need. A wave of innovation in small modular reactors (SMRs) is adv...

    English SMR Small modular reactors Nuclear energy and climate change Nuclear technology Nuclear innovation Climate change …
    Published date: 20 July 2023
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    The role of nuclear energy in clean hydrogen production

    NEA article from the Nuclear-Hydrogen Digest: Nuclear Energy in the Hydrogen Economy, published by NICE Future and the NEA.

    Cogeneration Hydrogen Climate change Nuclear economics
    Published date: 20 September 2022
    News
    Improving thermodynamic databases and materials modelling for the analysis of severe accidents

    TCOFF-2 members discuss future activities.

    Thermodynamic data TCOFF Nuclear science Joint project Accident Tolerant Fuels Accident tolerant fuels …
    Published date: 10 July 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Cost Estimation for Decommissioning: An International Overview of Cost Elements, Estimation Practices and Reporting Requirements

    This report is based on a study carried out by the NEA Decommissioning Cost Estimation Group (DCEG) on decommissioning cost elements, estimation practices and reporting requirements. Its findings ind...

    English Netherlands United States EGCDL Decommissioning France Sweden Cost estimation Dismantlement Spain Italy Regulation Decommissioning and legacy management Japan DCEG Slovak Republic United Kingdom Canada Recommendations Belgium Germany WPDD …
    Published date: 17 May 2010
    Publications and Reports
    Ensuring the Adequacy of Funding for Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management

    The world’s nuclear power reactors are ageing, with the majority approaching the end of their planned operational lifetimes in the coming years. The adequacy of funding for decommissioning and radioa...

    English EGCDL Nuclear economics Radioactive waste Financing …
    Published date: 18 June 2021
    Publications and Reports
    Financing the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities

    Decommissioning of both commercial and R&D nuclear facilities is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, and the largest of such industrial decommissioning projects could command cons...

    English Radioactive waste management EGCDL Decommissioning Cost estimation Decommissioning and legacy management Financing WPDD …
    Published date: 18 August 2016
    Publications and Reports
    Addressing Uncertainties in Cost Estimates for Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities

    The cost estimation process of decommissioning nuclear facilities has continued to evolve in recent years, with a general trend towards demonstrating greater levels of detail in the estimate and more...

    English EGCDL Decommissioning Cost estimation Dismantlement Radioactive waste management Uncertainty analysis International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) …
    Published date: 28 September 2017
    Publications and Reports
    Guide for International Peer Reviews of Decommissioning Cost Studies for Nuclear Facilities

    Peer reviews are a standard co-operative OECD working tool that offer member countries a framework to compare experiences and examine best practices in a host of areas. The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency...

    English Guidelines Peer review EGCDL Decommissioning Cost estimation Dismantlement Decommissioning and legacy management Radioactive waste management RWMC Joint project WPDD …
    Published date: 8 December 2014
    Publications and Reports
    Towards Greater Harmonisation of Decommissioning Cost Estimates

    Currently, the format, content and practice of cost estimation vary considerably both within and between countries, which makes it very difficult to compare estimates, even for similar types of facil...

    English EGCDL Decommissioning Cost estimation Dismantlement Decommissioning and legacy management DCEG …
    Published date: 22 March 2010
    Publications and Reports
    The Practice of Cost Estimation for Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities

    Decommissioning of both commercially used and R&D nuclear facilities is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, and the largest of such industrial decommissioning projects could comma...

    English Guidelines EGCDL Decommissioning Cost estimation Decommissioning and legacy management DCEG Radioactive waste International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) WPDD …
    Published date: 1 June 2015
    Publications and Reports
    Cost Benchmarking for Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning

    The nuclear sector has in recent years been placing increasing attention on the need to better understand variations between cost estimates for the decommissioning of nuclear power plants, as well as...

    English EGCDL Decommissioning Cost estimation Dismantlement Decommissioning and legacy management DCEG Benchmark WPDD …
    Published date: 27 May 2019
    Publications and Reports
    International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) of Nuclear Installations

    Cost estimation for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities can vary considerably in format, content and practice both within and across countries. These differences may have legitimate reasons but...

    English EGCDL CDLM Decommissioning Cost estimation Dismantlement Decommissioning and legacy management Nuclear decommissioning Radioactive waste management DCEG International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) Cost control …
    Published date: 2 March 2012
    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 WPMO Human and organisational factors Organisational aspects of decommissioning and legacy management Nuclear decommissioning Human and organisational factors …
    Published date: 10 June 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Preparing for Decommissioning During Operation and After Final Shutdown

    The transition from an operating nuclear facility to the decommissioning phase is critical in the life cycle of every facility. A number of organisational and technical modifications are needed in or...

    English Decommissioning Strategy WPMO Dismantlement Decommissioning and legacy management TGPFD International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) Radioactive waste management Transition phase WPDD …
    Published date: 25 May 2018
    Publications and Reports
    Optimising Management of Low-level Radioactive Materials and Waste from Decommissioning

    Low-level and very low-level waste represent the vast majority of radioactive waste by volume from decommissioning activity at nuclear facilities around the world, but they are only a small fraction...

    English Optimisation of radioactive waste management Decommissioning WPMO Decommissioning and legacy management Radioactive waste management RWMC Low-level waste (LLW) TGOM …
    Published date: 4 November 2020
    Publications and Reports
    Releasing the Sites of Nuclear Installations

    Releasing the site of a nuclear installation from radiological control is usually one of the last steps of decommissioning. To date, site release has been practised in a limited number of cases only ...

    English Decommissioning Nuclear installations Technical, environmental and safety aspects of decommissioning and legacy management WPMO Dismantlement Release of sites Decommissioning and legacy management WPDD …
    Published date: 27 September 2006
    Publications and Reports
    Selecting Strategies for the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities

    This status report on Selecting Strategies for the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities is based on the viewpoints and materials presented at a seminar held in Tarragona, Spain on 1-4 September 2003...

    English Decommissioning Strategy WPMO Societal aspects of decommissioning and legacy management Dismantlement Decommissioning and legacy management WPDD …
    Published date: 2 October 2006
    Publications and Reports
    Applying Decommissioning Experience to the Design and Operation of New Nuclear Power Plants

    Experience from decommissioning projects suggests that the decommissioning of nuclear power plants could be made easier if it received greater consideration at the design stage and during the operati...

    English Decommissioning Nuclear installations WPMO Regulation Decommissioning and legacy management Radioactive waste Nuclear knowledge management Reactor design New nuclear power plants Recommendations WPDD …
    Published date: 21 April 2010
    Publications and Reports
    R&D and Innovation Needs for Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities

    Nuclear decommissioning activities can greatly benefit from research and development (R&D) projects. This report examines applicable emergent technologies, current research efforts and innovation nee...

    English R&D Decommissioning WPMO Task Group on Future R&D and Innovation Needs for Decommissioning Dismantlement Remediation Decommissioning and legacy management WPDD …
    Published date: 21 July 2014
    News
    Discussing progress in low-dose research projects

    The NEA High-level Group on Low-Dose Research (HLG-LDR) met on 27-28 June 2023.

    Radiological protection Low dose research HLG-LDR Radiological protection
    Published date: 6 July 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 105 – Volume 2020/2

    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 Publications programme Nuclear Law Bulletin
    Published date: 5 July 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Small Modular Reactors: Challenges and Opportunities

    Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are gaining recognition among policymakers and industry players as a promising nuclear technology. SMRs can be defined as nuclear reactors with a power output between 10...

    English SMR Small modular reactors Nuclear energy and climate change Nuclear technology Climate change …
    Published date: 13 April 2021
    Publications and Reports
    Strategies and Considerations for the Back End of the Fuel Cycle

    A wealth of technical information exists on nuclear fuel cycle options – combinations of nuclear fuel types, reactor types, used or spent nuclear fuel (SNF) treatments, and disposal schemes – and mos...

    English Sustainable development Nuclear technology Fuel cycle technology BEST Back-end Nuclear fuel cycle Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 22 February 2021
    Publications and Reports
    Occupational Exposures at Nuclear Power Plants

    The Information System on Occupational Exposure (ISOE) is jointly sponsored by the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Since 1992, ISOE has provided a forum...

    English Occupational exposure Radiological protection Radiological protection for occupational exposure at nuclear Installations
    Published date: 21 November 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Human and Organisational Performance in Nuclear Installations

    This report from the NEA Working Group on Human and Organisational Performance establishes a common understanding around the terms human performance (HP), organisational performance (OP), and human a...

    English Human aspects of nuclear safety Human and organisational factors Human and organisational factors
    Published date: 10 October 2022
    News
    NEA mission to Romania highlights needed enhancements to nuclear education and explores disposal solutions for radioactive waste

    NEA delegation led by Director-General Magwood was in Romania for a series of meetings and to co-host a workshop.

    News brief Radioactive waste management Deep geological repository (DGR) Romania Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Disposal International co-operation Radioactive waste …
    Published date: 29 June 2023
    News
    Supporting the use of computational fluid dynamics for nuclear reactor safety

    Supporting the use of computational fluid dynamics for nuclear reactor safety

    News brief WGAMA Nuclear safety Nuclear safety research
    Published date: 27 June 2023
    News
    Innovations in nuclear safety thermal-hydraulics

    Innovations in nuclear safety thermal-hydraulics

    News brief Experiments WGAMA Nuclear safety Experimental needs Nuclear safety research Nuclear science …
    Published date: 26 June 2023
    News
    Benchmarking state-of-the art nuclear reactor simulations

    The annual WPRS Benchmarks Workshops took place on 22-26 May 2023 in Bologna, Italy.

    Reactor physics Nuclear science WPRS Multiphysics Nuclear science Benchmark Thermal hydraulics and mechanics Reactor physics Reactor fuel performance Multiphysics …
    Published date: 13 June 2023
    News
    Nuclear law experts discuss ongoing activities

    The NEA gathered nuclear law experts for meetings in June 2023.

    Nuclear law Nuclear law WPNLT CPPC NLC International conventions and agreements Nuclear liability Nuclear legislation …
    Published date: 26 June 2023
    News
    Strategic use of nuclear fuel and materials research facilities – a pioneering output of the FIDES-II Framework

    10-year FIDES-II strategic plan will define key research needs in a variety of technical disciplines.

    Fuel in nuclear safety Nuclear fuel Nuclear science Nuclear safety FIDES Nuclear safety research Reactor fuel performance Nuclear science Accident Tolerant Fuels Accident tolerant fuels …
    Published date: 19 June 2023
    News
    Challenging state-of-the art thermal hydraulics simulation capabilities for high temperature gas-cooled reactors

    Kick-off workshop of the thermal hydraulic code validation benchmark for high temperature gas-cooled reactors using High Temperature Test Facility (HTTF) data.

    News brief Nuclear science WPRS Thermal hydraulics and mechanics EGTHM Reactor physics Reactor physics NSC Thermal hydraulics Nuclear science Benchmark …
    Published date: 16 June 2023
    News
    Experts meet to discuss scientific and technical aspects in the field of nuclear installations safety

    Around 50 delegates from 22 countries and 2 international organisations gathered on 6-7 June 2023 for the 73rd CSNI meeting.

    News brief Nuclear safety Nuclear safety research CSNI Safety research …
    Published date: 14 June 2023
    News
    Discussing nuclear regulatory activities

    CNRA met to discuss its new structure and future activities.

    News brief CNRA Regulation Nuclear safety regulation
    Published date: 14 June 2023
    News
    Training the next generation of nuclear simulation specialists

    The first International School on Simulation of Nuclear Reactor Systems (SINUS) took place on 22-23 May 2023.

    Reactor physics News brief Nuclear science Education WPRS Nuclear science Reactor physics …
    Published date: 14 June 2023
    News
    Advancing the understanding of materials science issues in nuclear fuels and structural materials

    WPFM held meetings on 23-25 May 2023.

    Material science Modelling and simulation News brief Nuclear science Materials science WPFM Nuclear science …
    Published date: 13 June 2023
    News
    Engaging the future of nuclear at the European Nuclear Young Generation Forum

    The NEA participated in the European Nuclear Young Generation Forum in Krakow, Poland, an international platform for collaboration between the nuclear sector and the next generation.

    News brief Poland Future energy market needs Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Skills …
    Published date: 17 May 2023
    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 Poland Financing Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 6 December 2021
    News
    Nuclear financing conference finds new approaches needed

    Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate and Environment of Poland, the conference gathered stakeholders in Warsaw on 8 December.

    New build News brief Poland Decarbonisation Climate change Financing Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 12 December 2022
    News
    Mentoring workshop in Canada brings international nuclear sector experts to young women from Indigenous communities

    The NEA held its first Indigenous International Mentoring Workshop for female students in Ontario on 7-10 May 2023.

    News brief Gender balance Education STEM Director-General Canada …
    Published date: 3 June 2023
    News
    Examining new technologies in decommissioning complex and legacy sites

    NEA’s Working Party on the Technical, Environmental, and Safety Aspects of Decommissioning and Legacy Management gathered for a workshop on  29 November to 1 December 2022 in Paris. 

    News brief Decommissioning Environmental protection Technical, environmental and safety aspects of decommissioning and legacy management Decommissioning and legacy management Nuclear decommissioning Legacy management WPTES …
    Published date: 13 December 2022
    News
    Reflecting on the current system of radiological protection

    The publication of the latest EGIR report marks the completion of phase one of the group's programme of work.

    News brief Radiological protection Environmental protection Low dose research EGIR Radiological protection …
    Published date: 30 May 2023
    News
    Preparing for the Sixth International Nuclear Emergency Exercise (INEX-6)

    INEX-6 will be the largest exercise in over 20 years.

    Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies INEX Emergency preparedness and response
    Published date: 30 May 2023
    News
    Discussing human and organisational factors

    Members of the WGHOF gathered in Vantaa, Finland, for its 33rd meeting.

    Human aspects of nuclear safety WGHOF Human and organisational factors Human and organisational factors
    Published date: 25 May 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Bulletin de droit nucléaire n° 103, Vol. 2019/2

    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: 24 May 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 103 – Volume 2019/2

    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 Nuclear Law Bulletin …
    Published date: 30 March 2020
    Publications and Reports
    Mentoring a Future Generation of Female Leaders in Science and Engineering (2017)

    Despite progress over the past decades, women remain under-represented in executive positions in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Female students tend to do very well in math and sci...

    English Human aspects of nuclear safety Gender balance Japan Capacity building and gender …
    Published date: 15 June 2020
    Publications and Reports
    Mentoring a Future Generation of Female Leaders in Science and Engineering (2019)

    In today’s society, the population of men and women is essentially equal in terms of numbers. However, in the domain of science and technology, which is part of the same society, this is not the case...

    English Human aspects of nuclear safety Gender balance Japan Capacity building and gender …
    Published date: 15 June 2020
    Publications and Reports
    2018 NEA International Mentoring Workshops

    The NEA mentoring workshops are in line with the initiatives being undertaken by countries around the world to ensure that expertise is maintained in highly technical areas such as nuclear safety, ra...

    English Human aspects of nuclear safety Gender balance Spain Japan Capacity building and gender Training …
    Published date: 23 October 2018
    News
    NEST Alumni share valuable lessons from their fellowships

    NEST Alumni share valuable lessons from their fellowships

    DG statement NSC Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Director-General …
    Published date: 25 April 2023
    News
    ICSBEP and IRPhEP Technical Review Group meetings

    The Technical Review Groups for both projects met at the NEA headquarters on 3-7 April 2023.

    News brief Nuclear science Criticality ICSBEP IRPhEP Reactor physics Reactor physics Criticality safety NSC SINBAD Nuclear science Benchmark …
    Published date: 24 April 2023
    News
    Members of NEA Second Framework for Irradiation Experiments (FIDES-II) meet in Czech Republic

    Members of FIDES-II from 12 countries assembled in Prague, Czech Republic, on 17-21 April 2023 for meetings of its Technical Advisory Group and Governing Board.

    Fuel in nuclear safety Nuclear fuel News brief Nuclear science Nuclear safety FIDES Reactor fuel performance NSC Nuclear science Accident Tolerant Fuels Accident tolerant fuels …
    Published date: 21 April 2023
    News
    Discussing scientific issues in the design and qualification of reactor systems

    The WPRS met from 20-24 February 2023.

    News brief NSC Nuclear science SINBAD WPRS Multiphysics Nuclear science Benchmark Multiphysics …
    Published date: 17 March 2023
    News
    Expert groups on structural and fuel materials meet to advance materials science activities

    Expert groups on structural and fuel materials meet to advance materials science activities

    News brief Fuel studies Nuclear science Materials science Databases Material science NSC WPFM Accident tolerant fuels …
    Published date: 24 February 2023
    News
    Improving thermodynamic databases and materials modelling for the analysis and prevention of nuclear accidents

    Thermodynamic databases and accident prevention

    News brief Fuel studies Nuclear science Materials science Fukushima Joint project Reactor fuel performance Material science NSC Thermodynamic data TCOFF …
    Published date: 24 February 2023
    News
    Internationally recognised thermodynamic data to advance nuclear materials knowledge

    International experts gathered at the NEA for the commencement of the third phase TAF-ID on 16-17 February 2023.

    News brief Fuel studies Nuclear science Materials science Nuclear data Joint project Material science NSC Thermodynamic data TAF-ID …
    Published date: 24 February 2023
    News
    Advancing the understanding of spent fuel pools during loss of cooling accidents

    Approximately 30 experts from WGAMA discussed how to advance the understanding of phenomena in pool in the situation of a loss of cooling accident.

    Fuel in nuclear safety News brief WGAMA Nuclear safety Spent fuel Nuclear safety research Joint project …
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    An NEA delegation led by Director-General William D. Magwood, IV visited the Netherlands to meet with government and industry representatives.

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    The Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy convened on 20-21 April in Paris.

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    Survey on protective actions for radiological and nuclear emergencies

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    The NEA and the World Association of Nuclear Operators have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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

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    The 9th edition of the Computational Fluid Dynamics for Nuclear Reactor Safety workshop was hosted by Texas A&M University on 20-22 February 2023. 

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

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    Bulletin de droit nucléaire n° 60 – Volume 1997/2

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