“What is Nuclear Energy's Role in Reaching Net-Zero?”

Conference Report
Convened virtually by TTI Dec. 1-3, 2020

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The role of nuclear technology in the energy transition for reaching global net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is hotly contested. A coherent governance and implementation plan on nuclear energy has not been achieved by various national governments due to the political sensitivities, lengthy and complex planning approval processes, adverse social and cultural perceptions and major cost over-runs of nuclear projects. Without a clear consensus on nuclear’s role in achieving net-zero targets, relevant countries have been unable to create required policy frameworks and incentives to encourage innovation and take advantage of the latest nuclear technologies available, which could play a role in reducing GHG emissions in the timeframes highlighted by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) and defined in the Paris agreement.

Given the urgency of the global energy transition required to stave off worst-case warming scenarios, Top Tier Impact convened a virtual consensus-building conference on the topic. It brought together 40 selected global energy experts, investors, professionals and policymakers to help identify the opportunities, challenges and priorities to clarify the role of nuclear energy in reaching net-zero.

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