Nuclear technologies (both power and non-power application) are undoubtedly costly. Although they potentially bring numerous benefits for a broad range of stakeholders. What is a balanced outcome taking into account a short-term and a long-terms vision as well impacts on the micro and macro levels?
Several factors now favor nuclear energy in both the developed and the developing countries. One is that renewable energy sources are unlikely to meet the energy demands of the world's rapidly growing urban population. The second major factor is the need to tackle climate change. The only realistic chance of slowing global warming is to drastically reduce carbon emissions.
But any country, developing or not, must show both an "economic need for nuclear energy" and "a clearly independent nuclear regulatory body that has access to the necessary facilities and the people to carry out its work.
Serious challenges remain in expanding or introducing a nuclear energy infrastructure in developing countries. Major barriers include the high cost of building nuclear power plants, the time required to develop robust legal and regulatory frameworks, the long-term commitment required, establishing a sustainable safety and non-proliferation culture, small grid sizes and lack of interconnections, and lack of human resources capacity.
The stakeholder engagement is of the “extreme importance.” For building popular support, it is essential to promote understanding of the advantages of nuclear power, to explain how its risks will be addressed and to legitimize the program in the eyes of the public. The role of stakeholder is also critically related to a country’s ability to attract, motivate, and retain qualified individuals in its nuclear power industry.
Power production and isotopes production for Medical applications are best required. This not only improves living standards but also improve health care.
Hi
A very important question, there is a great benefit to many countries in the field of nuclear power production, also the benefit obtained in the field of medical treatments. Which is the basis of the development of some developing countries.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/newcomer-countries-face-common-challenges-nuclear-infrastructure-development
http://rosatomtech.com/training-course-for-newcomer-countries-on-nuclear-security-systems-and-measures-for-the-implementation-of-a-national-nuclear-power-programme/
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Citations