Nuclear Energy and Just Transition

Updated Friday, 6 November 2026

Saturday 14 November | 12:00 TRT | IAEA Pavilion, Blue Zone

All times are local Antalya time (TRT, UTC+3).

This panel will explore the role of nuclear energy in supporting a just energy transition for workers and communities. Speakers will include Wei Huang, Director at the IAEA, and Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation at Ontario Tech University.

Dr Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of World Nuclear Association, will be speaking on the panel.

Access

A Blue Zone pass will be required to attend.

For details on the wider programme of COP31 Action Agenda events, please see the UNFCCC overview schedule.

For more information about World Nuclear Association’s activities at COP31, visit the Net Zero Nuclear events page.