African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) and World Nuclear Association join together to support sustainable development using nuclear energy in Africa. (12 October 2023)
World Nuclear Association and the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) have signed a MoU for the civilian applications of nuclear energy to support the economic growth and sustainable energy development of the African continent.
World Nuclear Association comments on the IEA World Energy Outlook 2023 (26 October 2023)
The International Energy Agency (IEA) World Energy Outlook (WEO), shows an increased recognition for nuclear energy in their Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) scenario, the most ambitious aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C. At the same time, this trajectory to keep the goals of the Paris Agreement within reach, still underestimates the potential of nuclear energy to meet climate, energy security and sustainable development goals.
Net Zero Nuclear founders call on governments and industry to join their initiative (11 October 2023)
The first Net Zero Nuclear corporate partners were highlighted at the conference, including GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Terrapower, Centrus, and Urenco. More partners will be announced soon.
Roadmaps to New Nuclear: Industry Communique
A joint statement by the Canadian Nuclear Association, the Candu Owners Group Inc., Gifen, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Korea Atomic Industrial Forum, Nuclear Energy Instiute, nucleareurope, Nuclear Industry Association and World Nuclear Association
World Nuclear Association comment on Roadmaps to New Nuclear communiqué (29 September 2023)