Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century BEIJING 2009 International Ministerial Conference April 2009

Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Opening by Chinese Government Director General IAEA Secretary General OECD Ministerial Presentations All Ministers will have opportunity to present national position during the Conference

Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Technical Sessions 4 Sessions to address key topical issues

Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Technical Sessions 1.Energy resources and the environment 2.Available technology and the long term perspectives 3.Infrastructure development and safety and legal issues 4.Reliable fuel supply, spent fuel, waste management and strengthening non-proliferation

Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Technical Sessions 4 speakers per session, with wide distribution regionally and in nuclear development Approximately 45 Minutes discussion at end of each technical session

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Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Technical session 1 Environmental issues from IPCC Energy issues from position of developed countries and the potential role of nuclear energy Energy, social, economical, environmental and development drivers for developing countries and the potential role of nuclear energy Trade off between challenges of the needs of development and available technologies, their potential and acceptable growth:, trade between risks and benefits

Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Technical session 2 Recent experience in selecting technology and discussion of currently available options International perspectives on technology availability and projections for technology supply Safety, security and safeguards concerns associated with nuclear energy technological and geographical increase: technological and institutional issues and solutions Potentials of nuclear technology development for efficient,, economic and sustainable, nuclear power systems for smaller and developing countries while achieving higher safety and proliferation resistance

Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Technical session 3 Strategic and policy concerns when considering the introduction of nuclear energy Safety and regulatory issues that need to be addressed when considering the introduction of nuclear energy. The legal issues associated with preparing for a nuclear energy programme Problems facing developing countries when planning the introduction of nuclear power, including expectations of support and assistance from technology holders and international organisations

Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Technical session 4 Technological, political, economical and social problems of managing the spent fuel and waste Ensuring fuel supply security and reducing proliferation risk. The benefits and impediments of different options for newcomers. The role of international, national and NGOs and industry in supporting nuclear energy development International Fuel supply and management of spent fuel. Reprocessing options and strengthening non- proliferation. Availability of services and potential international arrangements Issues of waste management and fuel supply and their impact upon technological, political, economical and social problems

Nuclear Energy in the 21 st Century Currently representatives from 47 Member States have indicated intention to attend Further nominations remain possible and would be welcomed