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Significant Global Support for
Nuclear
COP 28
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP
28) specifically acknowledged nuclear energy as zero or low
emission technology for fighting climate change. Additionally,
22 of the COP member states signed a declaration to triple
nuclear generation capacity by 2050 in a clear endorsement of
nuclear as a key technology in reaching net zero.
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COP 28 was a fundamental turning point in the acceptance of
Nuclear power as a key technology in fighting climate change
and sent a strong signal to developers and the finance market,
that nuclear enjoys considerable government support – thereby
de-risking the development of nuclear power.
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General Magwood
NEA Director
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“The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
welcomes the outcome of the COP
28 global stocktake, which for the
first time acknowledges the crucial
role that nuclear energy could play in
helping countries to lower their carbon
emissions. Global emissions must reach
net zero by 2050.”
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