12 March 2021
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Nuclear energy can be a critical component of a decarbonised energy system for those member states that choose to consider it as part of their sustainable development and climate change strategy, the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) says in a new report. The report shows how the utilisation of local or regional uranium resources can provide a platform for sustainable development.
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (Image: UNECE)
The report - titled
Nuclear energy is an indispensable tool for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs), the report says. It has a crucial role in providing affordable energy and climate change mitigation, as well as eliminating poverty, achieving zero hunger, providing clean water, economic growth, and industry innovation. UNECE says there are many sustainable options for implementing a nuclear fuel cycle and waste management strategy. It notes that a range of nuclear reactor designs are currently availa
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