Over 300 participants from 25 countries have been discussing the role of nuclear technologies in the context of the green energy transition at a forum held in Egypt, APA learnt on Monday.
The International Youth Forum for Sustainable Nuclear Technologies held in Alexandria recently attracted young professionals, students, and world leaders from 25 countries, including South Africa and Turkey.
The event has been organised by the Nuclear Power Plants Authority of Egypt (NPPA) in partnership with Rosatom.
The forum primarily concentrated on the role of nuclear energy in sustainable development, capacity building for the nuclear industry, and youth empowerment programmes, providing a platform for young professionals and students to present innovative research and explore career opportunities.
The event emphasised the importance of international collaboration in nuclear research and education to accelerate energy solutions globally.
At the plenary session participants discussed the impact of nuclear technology on the development of various sectors such as healthcare, electric power, logistics and space.
“Nuclear power accounts for 25% of the world’s low-carbon electricity generation, and the contribution of nuclear power plants to reducing carbon dioxide is comparable to that of all of the earth’s forests. We are proud that our nuclear power plants produce green, clean energy, and in total, Russian-designed NPPs absorb more than 210 million tons of carbon units. This is a matter of pride for us – it is the contribution that nuclear energy makes to the environment and the future of the next generations,” Tatiana Terentieva, Deputy Director General for Human Resources at Rosatom noted.
Another important topic of discussion at the plenary session was the role and significance of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) project for the Egyptian economy.
The plant has an evolutionary design which fully complies with all international safety requirements and has the potential to modify the energy landscape of the entire African continent.
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