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    International collaboration is key for the success of nuclear medicine

    NEA workshop addresses the importance of a secure supply chain of medical radioisotopes to save lives.

    News brief DG statement Medical radioisotopes High-level Group on the Security of Supply of Medical Radioisotopes Director-General International co-operation …
    Published date: 30 November 2023
    News
    NEA mission to Ghana: Mentoring the next generation, discussing nuclear energy programmes in Africa

    NEA organised the first official visit to Ghana on 1-6 November 2023.

    News brief Gender balance STEM Education Africa …
    Published date: 28 November 2023
    News
    Improving gender balance in the nuclear sector

    On 11-12 October 2023, the NEA Task Group on Improving the Gender Balance in the Nuclear Sector (GB-TG) met in Paris to discuss ongoing work and future activities.

    News brief Gender Balance Task Group Gender balance Capacity building and gender
    Published date: 24 November 2023
    News
    Members of NEA Second Framework for Irradiation Experiments (FIDES-II) meet in Japan

    FIDES-II member assembled at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) in Mito, Japan.

    Fuel in nuclear safety Nuclear fuel News brief Nuclear science FIDES Nuclear safety research Joint project Reactor fuel performance Nuclear science Accident Tolerant Fuels …
    Published date: 23 November 2023
    News
    Preparing for the Sixth International Nuclear Emergency Exercise (INEX-6)

    In preparation for INEX-G, the NEA Expert Group on the Sixth International Nuclear Emergency Exercise held a briefing session on 19 October.

    News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Radiological protection INEX Radiological protection Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 23 November 2023
    News
    Advances in nuclear thermal-hydraulics and opportunities for future experimental and analytical activities

    The NEA ATLAS3 and NEA ETHARINUS projects organised a workshop on 7-9 November 2023. 

    News brief Nuclear safety Accident analysis and management Thermal hydraulics Nuclear safety research Joint project Accident management …
    Published date: 23 November 2023
    News
    First international benchmark of artificial intelligence and machine learning in nuclear reactor physics

    The benchmark will predict the Critical Heat Flux (CHF).

    News brief Nuclear science WPRS Thermal hydraulics and mechanics Reactor physics Reactor fuel performance Multiphysics EGMUP Reactor physics Nuclear science Benchmark …
    Published date: 22 November 2023
    News
    Progress in advanced fuel cycles and partitioning and transmutation

    The NEA hosted the 16th edition of information exchange meetings on actinide and fission product partitioning and transmutation (16IEMPT).

    News brief WPFC Nuclear fuel Fission products Actinides Nuclear science Nuclear fuel cycle Partitioning and transmutation Minor actinides …
    Published date: 22 November 2023
    News
    Stakeholder engagement in decommissioning, radioactive waste and legacy management

    The 13th National Workshop organised by the NEA Forum on Stakeholder Confidence (FSC) took place on 23-25 October in Ohio, United States.

    News brief Decommissioning Stakeholder Stakeholder relations Legacy management FSC Radioactive waste …
    Published date: 22 November 2023
    News
    Addressing challenges of chemical processes and technologies in molten salt reactor fuel cycles

    The NEA and IAEA jointly organised an international workshop in Vienna, Austria, on 2-6 October 2023.

    News brief Nuclear science Molten salt reactors Nuclear science Nuclear fuel cycle EGFRW Fuel cycle physics and chemistry …
    Published date: 21 November 2023
    News
    Radiological protection during decommissioning – the WGDECOM working group holds its 14th meeting

    Established in 2014, the WGDECOM unites 19 experts from 12 countries in developing a process to better share radiological protection data.

    News brief Radiological protection Decommissioning Nuclear decommissioning Radiological protection …
    Published date: 21 November 2023
    News
    NEA Data Bank training: Introduction to FLUKA.CERN and SERPENT-2

    In November 2023, the NEA Data Bank held two beginner level courses in Paris, France.

    News brief Nuclear science CPS Education Nuclear data Data Bank Training …
    Published date: 21 November 2023
    News
    Discussing dynamic probabilistic safety assessment and its role in risk-informed decision making

    International workshop convened experts in the field to United States.

    Risk assessment News brief Deterministic safety assessment WGRISK Nuclear safety research Probabilistic risk assessment …
    Published date: 20 November 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Bulletin de droit nucléaire n° 104 – Volume 2020/1

    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: 16 November 2023
    News
    NEA and Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council to co-operate on medical radioisotopes

    NEA and CNIC announced plans for collaborative efforts to help ensure the supply of medical radioisotopes.

    DG statement Medical radioisotopes Nuclear science HLG-MR Director-General International co-operation Canada …
    Published date: 31 October 2023
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    Steering Committee discusses Ukraine, Africa, skills

    The Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy held its 146th Session in Paris.

    News brief Ukraine Member countries Education Africa …
    Published date: 27 October 2023
    News
    Data preservation and fuel safety criteria in focus at annual WGFS meeting

    Experts from 16 countries met on 13-15 September for the 24th annual Working Group on Fuel Safety GFS meeting in Paris. 

    Fuel in nuclear safety Nuclear fuel News brief Fuel studies Member countries Reactor fuel performance Nuclear fuel cycle WGFS Fuel cycle physics and chemistry …
    Published date: 27 October 2023
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    Electric Power Research Institute supports new NEA Joint Project [on Waste Integration for Small and Advanced Reactor Designs (WISARD)]

    A new collaboration with the EPRI and the NEA will focus on waste management strategies for small modular reactors.

    News brief SMR Advanced reactors EPRI
    Published date: 26 October 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Occupational Exposures at Nuclear Power Plants (2020)

    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 for...

    English Occupational exposure Radiological protection Radiological protection for occupational exposure at nuclear Installations
    Published date: 24 October 2023
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    Progress and challenges of radioactive waste management explored in first NEA-China Forum

    The NEA and CAEA held the NEA-China Forum on Nuclear Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management in Beijing. 

    DG statement News brief Deep geological repository (DGR) Decommissioning Future energy market needs Decommissioning and legacy management Radioactive waste management Director-General China …
    Published date: 23 October 2023
    News
    Optimising decision making in the nuclear sector through stakeholder involvement

    Leaders from regulation, government, industry, academia, international organisations and NGOs on 5-7 September 2023 in Paris.

    News brief DG statement Human and organisational factors Information exchange Stakeholder Stakeholder relations Director-General …
    Published date: 23 October 2023
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    Nuclear leaders take part in International mentoring workshop for female students in Japan

    The NEA workshop took place in Fukushima on 29-31 July.

    News brief Human aspects of nuclear safety Fukushima Education Japan Capacity building and gender Gender balance STEM …
    Published date: 23 October 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: 12 October 2023
    News
    Insights into the NEST Framework: A chat with Ahmad Sleiman

    Ahmad Sleiman, a PhD student in neurotoxicology at IRSN, talks about his NEST Framework Fellowship.

    News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Education and capacity building
    Published date: 10 October 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 CSNI Safety research …
    Published date: 10 October 2023
    Publications and Reports
    CSNI Status Report and Perspectives: Advances in the Analysis and Management of Accidents and Future Challenges

    The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Working Group on the Analysis and Management of Accidents (WGAMA) aims to contribute to the assessment of the prevention, mitigation and management of accidents, ultim...

    English Performance assessments WGAMA Nuclear safety Nuclear security Security CSNI PRG Safety assessment CSNI Safety Technology Safety research Knowledge management and data preservation Accident management …
    Published date: 5 October 2023
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    Ukrainian energy experts to work at the NEA

    New NEA-UK programme to bring Ukrainian nuclear energy experts to the Agency. 

    SMR News brief Ukraine United Kingdom International co-operation …
    Published date: 5 October 2023
    News
    Nuclear law experts discuss legal aspects of nuclear safety

    WPLANS members gathered on 27 September 2023.

    Nuclear law Nuclear law WPLANS
    Published date: 4 October 2023
    News
    NEA and ENEC to explore innovative financing approaches at COP28 through Net Zero Nuclear

    The NEA announced today that it will co-operate with Net Zero Nuclear, the platform that the global nuclear industry has launched to deliver a Financing Nuclear work stream during COP28 in Dubai.

    SMR EGSMR Nuclear safety Climate change
    Published date: 3 October 2023
    News
    Government and industry call for more nuclear energy to meet net zero targets

    NEA and French Ministry for Energy Transition hosted Roadmaps to New Nuclear conference. 

    New build News brief France International co-operation
    Published date: 29 September 2023
    News
    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
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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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
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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.

    SMR DG statement News brief France Press release Future energy market needs International co-operation Director-General …
    Published date: 26 July 2023
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    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
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    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
    International experts discuss recent Fukushima Daiichi investigation results

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

    News brief Fukushima Nuclear safety Japan Joint project Accident management …
    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: 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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    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
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    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Regulators' Forum meet to discuss regulatory issues

    NEA Regulators' Forum meet at the NEA in Paris to discuss regulatory issues

    News brief RF CDLM Regulation Radioactive waste management RWMC Radioactive waste …
    Published date: 26 April 2023
    News
    Steering Committee reviews critical pillars of NEA's work

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

    DG statement News brief Gender Balance Task Group Deep geological repository (DGR) Gender balance Member countries Stakeholder relations Director-General …
    Published date: 26 April 2023
    News
    The Netherlands considers nuclear to reduce emissions

    An NEA delegation led by Director-General William D. Magwood, IV visited the Netherlands to meet with government and industry representatives.

    New build DG statement News brief Netherlands Europe Future energy market needs Decarbonisation International co-operation Radiological protection Director-General …
    Published date: 26 April 2023
    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
    Deep geological repository development to be strengthened with Horonobe International Project

    The Horonobe International Joint Project (HIP) is a collaborative project between the NEA and Japan Atomic Energy Agency established in February 2023.

    News brief Radioactive waste management Deep geological repository (DGR) Radioactive waste management Repository Radioactive waste …
    Published date: 25 April 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 …
    Published date: 25 April 2023
    News
    Survey on protective actions for radiological and nuclear emergencies

    The NEA has launched a survey to collect information from member countries to be incorporated into a revised version of the NEA’s Country Protective Measures Handbook.

    News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Radiological protection WPNEM Radiological protection Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 25 April 2023
    News
    NEA & WANO strengthen co-operation to improve nuclear safety

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

    DG statement News brief Human and organisational factors WANO Advanced reactors Safety culture …
    Published date: 24 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
    Highlights from the 81st meeting of the NEA Committee on Radiological Protection and Public Health

    The CRPPH held its annual meeting on 4-6 April 2023 at the NEA premises in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

    News brief Public health Radiological protection CRPPH Radiological protection …
    Published date: 21 April 2023
    Publications and Reports
    NEA News 40.1

    NEA News is the professional journal of the NEA. It features articles on the latest nuclear energy issues concerning the economic and technical aspects of nuclear energy, nuclear safety and regulatio...

    English FIDES Hydrogen Nuclear technology Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Switzerland Radioactive waste management Radioactive waste ISNL Low dose research IRPS Electricity markets Accident management …
    Published date: 13 April 2023
    News
    Enhancing the NEA Shielding Integral Benchmark Archive and Database (SINBAD)

    EGPRS Task Force members met on 3 April 2023.

    Reactor physics News brief NSC Nuclear science Radiation shielding EGPRS SINBAD WPRS Reactor physics …
    Published date: 7 April 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Uranium 2022: Resources, Production and Demand

    Uranium is the main raw material fuelling all nuclear fission reactors today. Countries around the world use it to reliably generate low-carbon electricity, process heat and hydrogen as part of their...

    English Uranium IAEA Nuclear economics Nuclear technology Uranium processing Uranium mining Uranium supply …
    Published date: 3 April 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
    Advancing computational fluid dynamics for nuclear reactor safety

    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. 

    News brief United States WGAMA Nuclear safety Nuclear safety research Multiphysics Modelling and simulation CFD Accident management …
    Published date: 23 March 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
    Strengthening the future of the nuclear sector’s workforce

    Strengthening the future of the nuclear sector’s workforce

    DG statement News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum Director-General …
    Published date: 16 March 2023
    News
    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
    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
    News
    Lack of women in the nuclear sector puts net zero goals in danger

    Improving gender balance in nuclear

    DG statement News brief Gender Balance Task Group Gender balance
    Published date: 8 March 2023
    Publications and Reports
    Gender Balance in the Nuclear Sector

    Female scientists and engineers pioneered the nuclear and radiological fields, with leaders and innovators such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Lise Meitner, among many others, establishing the foundat...

    English Human aspects of nuclear safety Gender Balance Task Group Gender balance STEM Capacity building and gender …
    Published date: 8 March 2023
    News
    The future of Japan's nuclear sector

    NEA delegation was in Japan for a series of bilateral meetings and events with students.

    DG statement News brief STEM Japan Director-General …
    Published date: 27 February 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
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    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
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    The role of artificial intelligence in the future of radioactive waste management

    The NEA Working Party on Information, Data and Knowledge Management discussed the topic of AI and data preservation during their third plenary meeting on 7-8 February 2023.

    WP-IDKM News brief IDKM of radioactive waste management Knowledge management and data preservation Decommissioning and legacy management Radioactive waste management IDKM of decommissioning and legacy management …
    Published date: 24 February 2023
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    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: 16 February 2023
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    “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
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    Involving stakeholders in sustainable decision making

    NEA webinars explore a common understanding of optimisation as an approach to decision making.

    News brief Optimisation Stakeholder Decision making
    Published date: 8 February 2023
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    2023 outlook with NEA Director-General William D. Magwood, IV

    NEA Director-General Magwood shares his forecast for the biggest developments and challenges in the nuclear energy sector in 2023.

    SMR DG statement Gender balance Future energy market needs Future research needs Director-General Reactor technology …
    Published date: 3 February 2023
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    Maximising Uranium Mining’s Social and Economic Benefits: A Guide for Stakeholders

    The transformative activity of mining has numerous economic, social and environmental impacts that can be both positive and adverse for communities, ecosystems and economies. As the uranium industry ...

    English Uranium UMED Environmental protection Nuclear economics Nuclear technology Uranium mining Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 2 February 2023
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    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
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    Bulletin de droit nucléaire n° 102, Vol. 2019/1

    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: 27 January 2023
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    Over 40 years of collaborative nuclear safety research: lessons learnt and new opportunities

    The NEA event reviews the accomplishments of the joint safety projects.

    News brief Nuclear safety Information exchange Information, data and knowledge management Joint project Safety Safety culture …
    Published date: 27 January 2023
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    Improving the management of occupational exposures at nuclear power plants

    The NEA hosted the 32nd meeting of the ISOE Management Board.

    News brief IAEA Radiological protection Occupational exposure Radiological protection Radiological protection for occupational exposure at nuclear Installations …
    Published date: 18 January 2023
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    Post-Fukushima Action Implementation at Nuclear Installations: Human and Organisational Factors Lessons Learnt

    In the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi accident in March 2011, nuclear regulators, industry organisations, and operating companies across the globe began the process of understanding the lessons l...

    English WGHOF Fukushima Human and organisational factors Japan Human and organisational factors Accident management …
    Published date: 17 January 2023
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    In Memoriam: Pierre Strohl

    Pierre Strohl, former Deputy Director-General of the NEA, has passed away.

    Nuclear law Nuclear Law Bulletin
    Published date: 30 December 2022
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    The importance of effective nuclear risk communication

    The NEA Risk Communication Training Course was held on 7-9 December 2022 in Bratislava where participants heard from and engaged with communication experts and technical professionals working in nucl...

    News brief WGPC Slovak Republic Stakeholder relations Risk …
    Published date: 15 December 2022
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    NEA and WiN France co-organise mentoring event for female students in France

    The three-day event was held at the ESIX University in Cherbourg, France with 15 female university and graduate students. 

    Gender balance France Leadership Human and organisational factors Education STEM …
    Published date: 14 December 2022
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    Collaboration between industries on human and organisational factors proves valuable for the nuclear sector

    On 2-4 November, the NEA Working Group on Human and Organisational Factors (WGHOF) held its 32nd biennial meeting at the Nuclear Energy Agency headquarters in Paris, France.

    Human aspects of nuclear safety WGHOF Human and organisational factors IRPS Human and organisational factors …
    Published date: 14 December 2022
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    Researching aged metals harvested from decommissioned nuclear power plants

    Second Workshop on International Harvesting Co-operation focused on the status of aged metals harvesting and opportunities for international collaborative research.

    News brief Decommissioning Nuclear safety Nuclear safety research International co-operation Safety research …
    Published date: 14 December 2022
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    Attracting and mobilising new talent is essential to the future of the nuclear sector

    The NEA took part in the International Youth Nuclear Congress on 27 November - 2 December 2022 in Komiyama, Japan. (Image source: IYNC)

    DG statement Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Japan
    Published date: 14 December 2022
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    NEA Data Bank trainings on SCALE and PHITS computer programs

    Courses were held in November 2022 in paris, France.

    News brief CPS Nuclear data Data Bank Training …
    Published date: 14 December 2022
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    Radiological protection aspects of decommissioning activities at nuclear power plants

    The Working Group on the Radiological Protection Aspects of Decommissioning Activities at Nuclear Power Plants (WGDECOM) holds its 12th meeting in Germany

    News brief Radiological protection Decommissioning Decommissioning and legacy management Radiological protection Germany …
    Published date: 13 December 2022
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    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
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    International Handbook of Evaluated Reactor Physics Benchmark Experiments

    The 2021 edition contains data from 169 experimental series that were performed at 57 nuclear facilities.

    Physics News brief Experiments ICSBEP IRPhEP Reactor technology Reactor physics Reactor physics Benchmark …
    Published date: 13 December 2022
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    Advanced Technology Answers to the Climate Challenge: The Vital Importance of Nuclear Science and Technology Education
    English Nuclear energy and climate change Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Policy Brief Global Forum Climate change Education and capacity building …
    Published date: 12 December 2022
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    Nuclear Energy for a Cleaner Future: Celebrating 80 years since the first nuclear reactor experiment

    The NEA took part in the ENEN2plus project which aims to address the key challenges of energy security and climate change through training and education on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the...

    News brief Experiments Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 12 December 2022
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    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
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    Regulators reflect on lessons learnt 10 years on from Fukushima accident

    NEA and NRA held joint conference on regulators' views in Tokyo, Japan 10 years after TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi NPS Accident. 

    DG statement Fukushima Nuclear safety Japan Accident management …
    Published date: 12 December 2022
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    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
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    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 COP Climate change …
    Published date: 30 November 2022
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    Nuclear emergency planning, response and recovery

    Nuclear emergency planning, response and recovery

    News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies WPNEM Accident management Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 30 November 2022
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    Progress in reactivity-initiated accident research

    Two new reports from the WGFS highlight the latest developments in RIA research.

    News brief Fuel studies Accident analysis and management Nuclear safety research CSNI WGFS Safety research …
    Published date: 30 November 2022
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    Nuclear regulators and safety culture: Reinforcing the link

    The NEA Working Group on Safety Culture (WGSC) gathered delegates for its biannual meeting on 18-20 October 2022.

    News brief Leadership WGSC Regulation Safety culture Safety culture …
    Published date: 30 November 2022
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    Radiological protection and public health challenges of small modular reactors

    The new task force will explore radiological protection and publich health challenges of SMRs.

    SMR News brief Public health Radiological protection Small modular reactors CRPPH Radiological protection …
    Published date: 25 November 2022
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    Sustainable recovery after a nuclear accident

    Around 90 radiological protection professionals and researchers, representing regulators, research institutions and government entities from NEA member countries and beyond, joined Preparedness for P...

    Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies Radiological protection Fukushima Chernobyl Radiological protection IRPS EGRM Accident management …
    Published date: 24 November 2022
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    New edition: the International Handbook of Evaluated Criticality Safety Benchmark Experiments

    The 2021 edition can be downloaded online.

    Modelling and simulation Criticality safety Criticality Verification and validation Verification Validation ICSBEP Benchmark …
    Published date: 22 November 2022
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    Occupational Exposures at Nuclear Power Plants (2019)

    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
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    International Ministerial Conference in Washington D.C. highlights the essential role of nuclear energy to achieve net zero

    A delegation led by NEA Director-General William D. Magwood, IV attended the conference on 26-28 October 2022.

    DG statement News brief United States IAEA Decarbonisation Climate change Director-General …
    Published date: 16 November 2022
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    NEA Second Framework for Irradiation Experiments (FIDES-II) members hold meeting at Idaho National Laboratory

    FIDES-II members hold meeting at Idaho National Laboratory

    United States Experiments FIDES Joint project Reactor technology …
    Published date: 7 November 2022
    News
    Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities Safety Week at the NEA

    Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities Safety Week

    IAEA WGFCS CSNI Safety research
    Published date: 7 November 2022
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    Steering Committee agrees to gender balance policy framework

    Gender balance policy framework approved

    DG statement News brief Gender Balance Task Group Policy Gender balance Member countries Policy Brief Director-General …
    Published date: 3 November 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions in Switzerland in 2050: Low Carbon Scenarios and their System Costs

    With an electricity system defined by high shares of hydropower, large capacity for interconnection with its neighbours and low carbon intensity, Switzerland is well positioned to attain its objectiv...

    English System cost Nuclear economics Nuclear energy and climate change Switzerland Climate change Nuclear economics Sustainable development and nuclear energy …
    Published date: 27 October 2022
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    Steering Committee focuses on innovation at biannual meeting

    NEA Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy biannual meeting took place on 20-21 October 2022.

    SMR News brief Gender Balance Task Group Gender balance Member countries Disruptive technologies Hydrogen Decision making …
    Published date: 26 October 2022
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    Community and youth engagement the key for future radioactive waste disposal

    The FSC workshop participants discussed best practices for community and youth engagement around the topic of radioactive waste disposal.

    News brief Deep geological repository (DGR) Europe Human and organisational factors Education RWMC Stakeholder relations Belgium FSC Geological disposal Radioactive waste …
    Published date: 26 October 2022
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    International Mentoring Workshop in Spain

    International Mentoring Workshop in Spain

    Spain Education STEM
    Published date: 26 October 2022
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    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Board assembles for 6th meeting in Paris

    NEST Board assembles for 6th meeting in Paris 

    News brief Knowledge management and data preservation Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 25 October 2022
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    Harmonising and improving cross-border co-ordination in dose prognosis

    Members of the Expert Group on comparison and understanding of Dose Prognosis (EGDP) met on 5-6 October 2022

    News brief Radiological protection Dose prognosis WPNEM Radiological protection Emergency preparedness and response …
    Published date: 25 October 2022
    Publications and Reports
    2021 NEA Annual Report

    Published every year, the NEA Annual report includes an overview of NEA's activities and publications produced during the year, as well as the latest developments in nuclear energy sector around the ...

    English
    Published date: 24 October 2022
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    Nuclear-Hydrogen in focus at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum

    Nuclear-hydrogen drives discussions at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum in Pittsburgh.

    DG statement News brief United States Environmental protection Decarbonisation Nuclear Innovation 2050 (NI2050) Hydrogen Climate change Innovation …
    Published date: 24 October 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 101 – Volume 2018/2

    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: 19 October 2022
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    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) SMR Press Pitch takes place in Toronto, Canada

    Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology Press Pitch 2022

    SMR News brief Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Training Canada Education and capacity building …
    Published date: 18 October 2022
    Publications and Reports
    State-of-the-art Report on Nuclear Fuel Behaviour Under Reactivity-initiated Accident Conditions (RIA SOAR)

    As a follow-up to the 2010 NEA report Nuclear Fuel Behaviour under Reactivity-initiated Accident (RIA) Conditions: State-of-the-art Report 2010, this report presents the state-of-the-art knowledge on...

    Fuel in nuclear safety English Nuclear fuel Nuclear safety Nuclear safety research WGFS Safety research …
    Published date: 17 October 2022
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    Gender Balance Task Group convenes for 7th meeting in Paris

    The GB-TG discussed the latest data, actions and objectives as part of their mission to improve gender balance in the nuclear energy sector. 

    DG statement News brief Gender Balance Task Group Holistic approach Gender balance …
    Published date: 10 October 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
    Discussing radiation shielding, novel accelerator experiments and radiation physics simulations

    The event gathered 129 participants from 75 international institutions.

    Reactor physics News brief Nuclear science Radiation shielding EGPRS WPRS Radiation transport and shielding Reactor physics …
    Published date: 6 October 2022
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    Canada's first edition of the Country-Specific Safety Culture Forum

    The Country-Specific Safety Culture Forum takes place in Canada.

    News brief Human aspects of nuclear safety Member countries Human and organisational factors Nuclear safety WANO Education Safety assessment Safety culture Canada Nuclear knowledge management Risk Safety research Human action Country report Best practices …
    Published date: 6 October 2022
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    Prevention, mitigation and management of potential accidents in nuclear power plants

    Prevention, mitigation and management of potential accidents in nuclear power plants

    News brief CFD WGAMA Accident analysis and management CSNI Accident management …
    Published date: 5 October 2022
    News
    The inaugural BEAST summer school gathers future RWM professionals in Germany

    Future decommissioning and radiological waste management experts gathered at the Aachen Institute for Nuclear Training in Stolberg, Germany. 

    News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 3 October 2022
    Publications and Reports
    NEA Data Bank brochure
    English Data Bank
    Published date: 27 September 2022
    Publications and Reports
    The Role of Nuclear Power in the Hydrogen Economy

    Hydrogen is expected to play important roles in decarbonised energy systems, as an energy source for otherwise hard-to-electrify sectors as well as a storage vector to enhance power system flexibilit...

    English Cogeneration Nuclear economics Hydrogen Nuclear energy and climate change Nuclear technology Climate change Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 21 September 2022
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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
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    The International School of Nuclear Law completes another session at the University of Montpellier

    The International School of Nuclear Law returns to the University of Montpellier

    News brief Nuclear law Education ISNL
    Published date: 9 September 2022
    News
    NEA International Radiological Protection School (IRPS) returns to Stockholm

    The fourth edition of the IRPS was held from 22-26 August in Stockholm, Sweden.

    News brief Radiological protection Sweden Education IRPS Director-General Nuclear knowledge management …
    Published date: 7 September 2022
    Publications and Reports
    NEA News 39.1-39.2

    NEA News is the professional journal of the NEA. It features articles on the latest nuclear energy issues concerning the economic and technical aspects of nuclear energy, nuclear safety and regulatio...

    English Decommissioning Fukushima Decarbonisation Nuclear safety Nuclear economics Nuclear technology Radioactive waste management Capacity building and gender COP Climate change Radioactive waste Nuclear energy and climate change Human and organisational factors …
    Published date: 31 August 2022
    Publications and Reports
    Summary of the NEA Workshop on Competency Management of Regulators (COMAREG)

    The NEA organised a Workshop on Competency Management of regulators for the broad discussion of the challenges regarding the competency of regulators in the areas of radioactive waste management, dec...

    English RF Regulation Radioactive waste management
    Published date: 5 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
    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
    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
    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 Fukushima Nuclear safety 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 Nuclear economics Hydrogen Nuclear technology Low-carbon generation Electricity generation Cogeneration COGEN Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 22 July 2022
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    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 Conventions and multilateral agreements Nuclear law
    Published date: 20 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
    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 EGSMR 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
    News
    Discussing legal aspects of nuclear safety

    The WPLANS met in person and online on 27-28 June 2022 to exchange on national developments related to the legal aspects of nuclear safety.

    Nuclear law News brief Nuclear law WPLANS Nuclear safety …
    Published date: 1 July 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 Gender Balance Task Group Gender balance Capacity building and gender
    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
    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 SMR Cogeneration Generation IV reactors Gas-cooled reactors Hydrogen 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
    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
    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
    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 EGPRS WPRS Reactor physics Multiphysics …
    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 Gender balance Education STEM Director-General …
    Published date: 8 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
    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
    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
    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 Hydrogen Nuclear technology Climate change SMR Long-term operation Small modular reactors Generation II and III reactors Generation III reactors Nuclear energy and climate change 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
    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
    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 Ukraine 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
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    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 Gender Balance Task Group Ukraine Gender balance Nuclear safety Joint project …
    Published date: 27 April 2022
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Gender balance Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Global Forum Education and capacity building …
    Published date: 22 March 2022
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    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
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    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 Director-General Nuclear safety regulation …
    Published date: 11 March 2022
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    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
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    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 Ukraine Nuclear safety Nuclear security Director-General …
    Published date: 9 March 2022
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    Women in nuclear energy

    NEA work on improving gender balance in the nuclear energy sector

    News brief Gender Balance Task Group Gender balance Capacity building and gender Global Forum …
    Published date: 8 March 2022
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    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
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    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
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    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 Gender Balance Task Group Gender balance Capacity building and gender
    Published date: 17 February 2022
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    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 Gender balance Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 17 February 2022
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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...

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    Published date: 7 February 2022
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    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
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    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
    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 science Nuclear safety regulation Nuclear economics …
    Published date: 25 January 2022
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    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 Gender balance Global Forum
    Published date: 21 January 2022
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    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
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    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
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    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 Gender balance
    Published date: 13 January 2022
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    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...

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    Published date: 12 January 2022
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    NEST Framework: A year in review

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

    Gender balance Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework
    Published date: 7 January 2022
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    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
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    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
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    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