Fission Forward: The Global Move to Triple Nuclear Power
Held Friday, 14 November | 16:30 | UK Pavilion, Blue Zone
Momentum continues to build worldwide to triple global nuclear power capacity by 2050—a goal central to achieving global net-zero targets. At COP30, government representatives, financial institutions, major energy users, and industry leaders gathered for Fission Forward to assess global progress and outline the policies and investments needed to translate ambition into action.
This session featured Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of World Nuclear Association, . Discussions focused on new country endorsements of the tripling pledge, investment momentum, and the expanding role of industry collaboration in scaling nuclear energy.
Event Coverage
- Read the full Net Zero Nuclear news coverage of this event:
Fission Forward: Global momentum builds to triple nuclear power by 2050
https://world-nuclear.org/net-zero-nuclear/news/fission-forward-global-momentum-builds-to-triple-nuclear-power-by-2050
- Read independent coverage from World Nuclear News:
More support for tripling global nuclear capacity
https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/more-support-for-tripling-global-nuclear-capacity
- Read Bloomberg News coverage of this annoucement:
Two more Nations join global pledge to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity by 2050
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-19/goal-to-triple-nuclear-power-needs-us-and-europe-to-match-china
- Watch the livestream recording:
https://www.youtube.com/live/MyvvqHLsSeU
Session Highlights
Global Stocktake on Tripling Nuclear
Speakers:
- Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association
Key themes included the sharp increase in international support for nuclear expansion, the evolution of national policies since COP28, and the importance of stable, long-term strategies to accelerate reactor deployment.
Industry Fireside Chat
- Larssa Noudem, Moderator, Nuclear 4 Climate
Speakers:
- Emilie Isaacs, Head of Government Affairs, Urenco
- Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association
The discussion explored how tripling nuclear capacity will reshape global supply chains, the role of leading fuel-cycle companies, and the growing demand from large energy consumers seeking firm, clean power.
Watch the Livestream
Access & Further Information
This session took place inside the COP30 Blue Zone.
For details on the wider programme of COP30 Action Agenda events, please see the UNFCCC overview schedule.
For more information about World Nuclear Association’s activities at COP30, visit the Net Zero Nuclear events page.