Summary of Project on Organising a Workshop to Promote Stakeholder Involvement in Host Municipalities of Nuclear Power Plants
Date:
14 November 2024Category:
Energy, Poverty and Sustainable Development GoalsType:
Event ReportsTags:
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In May 2024, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) organised a symposium in Osaka, one of Japan's largest cities, to foster understanding of nuclear power by focusing on the relationship between nuclear-hosting municipalities and electricity-consuming areas. The symposium attracted opinion leaders from nuclear-hosting communities in Europe and the US, Japanese guest speakers, representatives from Asian countries, and a large public audience. Discussions covered a range of topics, including the role of nuclear energy, perspectives of residents in hosting municipalities, economic organisations’ attitudes, and practices in the US and Europe. Key recommendations emerged from the symposium, highlighting the importance of improved communication on nuclear issues, economic development for nuclear-hosting municipalities, and human resource development.
