Leaders of nuclear energy associations from around the world have issued a statement calling for nuclear energy to play a crucial role in the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future.
A declaration for a clean and affordable energy future
The declaration was signed at the Nuclear Energy Forum in Sapporo, Japan, alongside the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ meeting. It was signed by leaders from the World Nuclear Energy Association, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF), nucleareurope, the U.S. Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), and the U.K. Nuclear Industry Association (NIA).
The statement highlights the importance of nuclear power as a clean, affordable, low-carbon source of electricity with a compact footprint that reduces habitat and biodiversity loss. It also provides long-term quality jobs that stimulate economic growth, as well as energy security in the face of geopolitical, economic and social challenges.
To maximize the benefits of nuclear power, industry associations have called on G7 climate, energy and environment ministers to take meaningful action. It is about maximizing the use of existing nuclear power plants, accelerating the deployment of new nuclear power plants, supporting international cooperation and the nuclear supply chain. But also by developing a financial environment that encourages investment in nuclear energy, supporting the development of innovative nuclear technologies, promoting public understanding of nuclear energy, collaborating internationally to share best practices, and supporting countries that have recently introduced or are considering nuclear energy.
Nuclear Energy Forum statement highlights the crucial role of nuclear energy in the energy transition
The forum is attended by the energy ministers of Canada, France, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, who emphasize the importance of nuclear energy in the transition to a sustainable and clean energy future. They called for the development of a reliable, affordable and non-emitting grid, with nuclear power as a key component.
Thus, the declaration signed at the Nuclear Energy Forum in Sapporo emphasizes the crucial role of nuclear energy in the transition to a sustainable and clean energy future. It highlights the importance of maximizing the benefits of nuclear power and calls on G7 ministers to take meaningful action to support the development and deployment of nuclear power. The forum set the tone for future discussions on the role of nuclear energy in addressing the urgent threat of climate change.
