World Nuclear Association
| World Nuclear Association (WNA) |
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| purpose | Promote the acceptance of nuclear energy |
| Chair: | Agneta Rising |
| Establishment date: | 2001 |
| Number of members: | approx. 190 |
| Seat : | City of Westminster , UK |
| Website: | www.world-nuclear.org |
The World Nuclear Association (WNA) is an international lobbying organization based in Westminster ( Great Britain ), which was founded in 2001 as the successor to the Uranium Institute . The aim of the organization is to promote the peaceful use and accordingly the expansion of nuclear energy and to support companies in the nuclear industry . It is a UN- accredited international non-governmental organization .
Membership
The members come from all stages of the production process, for example from uranium mining , uranium enrichment , nuclear fuel production , reprocessing , final disposal , the power plant industry and energy supply companies . Furthermore, companies from other areas related to the recovery chain can become members of the organization.
The members represent around 90 percent of the world's nuclear power generation capacities. In addition, the states in which the members are based represent 80 percent of the world's population.
In addition to companies and organizations based in the OECD countries, the World Nuclear Association is trying to attract more companies and organizations from non-OECD countries, including through discounts on contributions.
There is also a reduced membership fee for non-profit organizations , scientists , politicians and authorities .
Leaders
The members appoint a Director General ( english Director General ) and select one 18 members comprehensive Board of Management . This is responsible for control and compliance with the statutory requirements. The Board of Management also develops principles and strategies that are confirmed by the members.
Agneta Rising has been General Manager since January 1, 2013 . She was previously Chair of the Uranium Institute (2000-2001), Chair of the Board of Management (2001-2002), and was responsible for Vattenfall 's nuclear activities .
Tim Gitzel , CEO of Cameco , is currently Chairman of the Board of Management. The former CEO of Areva GB, Jean-Jacques Gautrot, is the vice-chairman .
In addition to the aforementioned bodies, there is also a “Council of Advisors” currently (2013) Hans Blix , former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency , Ken Ellis , Managing Director of the World Association of Nuclear Operators , and Gerald Grandey , former CEO of Cameco , belong.
Former Directors General
- John Ritch, former US Ambassador and participant in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty negotiations in 1995 and 2000. John Ritch was Director General from 2001 to 2012 when the World Nuclear Association was founded.
- Steve Kidd, Acting Director General 2012, Research Director of the World Nuclear Association.
Chair of the Board of Management
- Agneta Rising 2001-2002
- Gerald Grandey 2002-2004
- Jose Luis Gonzalez 2004-2006
- Ralf Güldner 2006–2008
- Andy White 2008-2010
- Chris Crane 2010-2012
- Tim Gitzel 2012
World Nuclear Association activities and programs
Cooperation in the nuclear industry
An essential role of the World Nuclear Association is to promote economic cooperation between its members.
The current working groups, consisting of the institutional members and supported by the Secretariat of the World Nuclear Association, distribute information and development analyzes in the fields of technology, trade and environmental issues.
When the members meet at meetings and conferences that concern the economic use of nuclear energy, every effort is made to avoid creating the impression of cartel formation , for example price fixing for processed uranium or capital goods . Accordingly, the contract details of current or planned projects, the classification of markets, the rejection of manufacturers or consumers or the obvious topics are not discussed at the meetings.
Events
World Nuclear Association Annual Symposium
The World Nuclear Association Annual Symposium has been held in London since 1985. It was launched by the Uranium Institute , the predecessor organization of the World Nuclear Association. During the symposium is likewise since 1985 his award Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement for the peaceful worldwide use of nuclear energy ( english Distinguished Contribution to the Peaceful Worldwide Use of Nuclear Energy ) presented the World Nuclear Association. In addition to the symposium in London, two more will be held in India since 2013 and in China since 2011 .
World Nuclear Fuel Cycle Meeting
The World Nuclear Association organizes the World Nuclear Fuel Cycle Meetings together with the US lobby organization Nuclear Energy Institute . At this event, companies and institutions that are active or publish in the fields of nuclear fuel and the uranium market meet .
stand-in
The association represents the interests of the nuclear industry and international organizations such as:
- International Atomic Energy Organization
- Nuclear Energy Agency
- United Nations (the World Nuclear Association was involved in the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen )
- International Commission on Radiological Protection and OSPAR (Consultations on Nuclear Safety)
Associated Organizations
The association supports other organizations with financial and organizational means without influencing their independence. These organizations have agreements with the World Nuclear Association.
The association supports:
- International workers' organizations in the field of nuclear technology
- National or regional organizations in which companies can become members
- National Nuclear Associations
- “Citizens” organizations that see and promote nuclear energy as a key to the energy transition.
Women in Nuclear Global
Women in Nuclear Global was founded in 1993 out of the World Nuclear Association. There are currently over 2000 members from 60 countries in the non-profit organization . Men can also become members of Women in Nuclear Global, but the vast majority of members are women from the fields of science , uranium mining , power plant operators , nuclear medicine and other organizations such as the IAEA .
Women in Nuclear Global is led by an elected board. Part of the finances are borne by the World Nuclear Association. Women in Nuclear Global promotes the dissemination of information on nuclear technology and the effects of radiation . Women in Nuclear Global also supports its members through conferences and career opportunities in the nuclear industry.
Web links
Notes / individual evidence
- ↑ a b Director General Agneta Rising. (No longer available online.) World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on November 10, 2013 ; accessed on November 10, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Our Mission. (No longer available online.) World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on November 10, 2013 ; accessed on November 10, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b c d Membership. (No longer available online.) World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on November 10, 2013 ; accessed on November 10, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Contact Us. (No longer available online.) World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on November 9, 2013 ; accessed on November 10, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ A b About the World Nuclear Association. Leadership. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on November 13, 2001 ; accessed on November 11, 2013 .
- ↑ a b Governance and Leadership. (No longer available online.) World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on November 10, 2013 ; accessed on November 10, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ John Ritch Director General. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on December 14, 2001 ; accessed on November 11, 2013 .
- ↑ a b c d Leadership. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on November 5, 2012 ; accessed on November 11, 2013 .
- ↑ Jochen Bölsche: Fuel for eternity? In: Spiegel special . tape 5/2006 , July 18, 2006, p. 42-45 ( HTML [accessed November 13, 2013]).
- ^ About the World Nuclear Association. Leadership. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on August 6, 2002 ; accessed on November 11, 2013 .
- ^ About the World Nuclear Association. Leadership. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on December 4, 2004 ; accessed on November 11, 2013 .
- ^ A b About the World Nuclear Association. Leadership. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on December 11, 2006 ; accessed on November 11, 2013 .
- ↑ a b Leadership. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on June 4, 2008 ; accessed on November 11, 2013 .
- ↑ Large industrialized countries rely on nuclear energy . In: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung . No. 157, July 10, 2006, p. 13 .
- ↑ a b Leadership. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on October 17, 2010 ; accessed on November 11, 2013 .
- ↑ About WNA - an overview of the World Nuclear Association. WNA Coordination of Industry Cooperation. World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on February 5, 2012 ; accessed on December 19, 2013 (English).
- ↑ a b Tokyo Kanoh: Chairman's Opening Address. (PDF 92.3kb) Uranium Institute , 1997, p. 2 , accessed on December 19, 2013 .
- ^ India International Nuclear Symposium. World Nuclear Association, accessed December 19, 2013 .
- ^ China International Nuclear Symposium. World Nuclear Association, accessed December 19, 2013 .
- ^ World Nuclear Fuel Cycle. (No longer available online.) World Nuclear Association & Nuclear Energy Institute , archived from the original on January 14, 2014 ; Retrieved December 19, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b Nuclear Associations. (No longer available online.) World Nuclear Association, archived from the original on November 30, 2013 ; accessed on November 20, 2013 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Women in Nuclear Global. Women in Nuclear , accessed November 11, 2013 .
