Conference on Enabling Nuclear Power in Secure and Affordable Energy Transitions

As bolstering energy security and accelerating clean energy transitions have climbed up the political agenda in recent years, countries have shown renewed interest in nuclear power – an important source of stable electricity supply that also plays a vital role in the IEA’s pathway for achieving net zero emissions from the global energy sector by mid-century. 

Twenty-five countries have now pledged to work towards tripling global nuclear power capacity by 2050. But investment is not keeping up with ambition, as real and perceived cost, policy and construction risks restrain growth in the sector. 

To discuss the current impediments and potential solutions, the IEA is organising a conference, Enabling Nuclear Power in Secure and Affordable Energy Transitions, which will take place at the IEA’s headquarters in Paris. The conference, which is by invitation only, will bring together prominent stakeholders from the global nuclear industry, policy makers, financial institutions and academia. The discussions will serve as a key input to a report the IEA is preparing on this topic scheduled for early 2025.