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Stakeholder Engagement in Nuclear Programmesl : IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NG-G-5.1

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As societies evolve and citizens have increasingly easy access to more information, stakeholder engagement has become recognized as a growing area of strategic value for the development of nuclear programmes. Nuclear science and technology often face unique challenges with regard to public understanding and acceptance. It is generally recognized that nuclear technologies contribute significantly to society through the generation of reliable, low‑carbon electrical energy and in medical and industrial applications. However, some stakeholder groups view these benefits as being outweighed by issues including long term liabilities associated with radioactive waste, construction costs, or by an association with nuclear weapons. Additionally, concern over potential health effects of radiation often leads to public perception of risks that are much greater than the actual risks that experts attribute to nuclear technologies. This fear is exacerbated by the invisible nature of radiation. Coupled with this is the fact that pursuing a nuclear programme can be a long term political and economic commitment, highly technological and heavily dependent on scientific knowledge [1]. These characteristics can create obstacles to public understanding and support, which are crucial elements for the success of nuclear programmes. It is important to remember that whether or not a perception seems justified, it is real and needs to be addressed as such. Historically, it was thought that nuclear projects were too complicated for the average citizen to understand [2]. Organizations used the ‘decide, announce, defend’ approach (sometimes called DAD) to making decisions about projects in the nuclear field. With the decide, announce, defend approach, industry and government carry out early steps behind closed doors, with little consideration for public discussion. The result of the deliberations would then be announced and the public would be presented with a decision they are expected to buy into [3]. Simple, often bland, reassurances were all that were employed to alleviate fears regarding nuclear programmes and facilities. As a result of the challenges in communicating nuclear projects and in the absence of information sharing, dialogue and consulting, the public will form their opinions, trusting various sources of information (either personal or media), which may not be supported by science, and making an assessment of the perceived risks and possible benefits of nuclear programmes. In such conditions public opinions may not be formed based on facts and may be under the influence of, for example, poor communication or groups with opposing views, thereby jeopardizing confidence building in the project. It is important to note that stakeholder engagement is one of the 19 infrastructure issues1 covered in the IAEA’s Milestones approach, a structured methodology used by Member States for the development of infrastructure for a new or expanding nuclear power programme [4]. All 19 infrastructure issues play a key role in the development of a nuclear power programme. To increase the likelihood of success, a holistic and comprehensive approach is necessary. Each organization with a responsibility in a nuclear programme — the government (in the case of a new programme through the nuclear energy programme implementing organization, or NEPIO, if it exists), the owner/operator, the regulator — has a role in carrying out effective stakeholder engagement activities throughout the life cycle of nuclear facilities. These organizations engage with each other while concentrating on their distinct stakeholder engagement concerns.

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Judul Seri

IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NG-G-5.1

No. Panggil

621.039:005.331 IAE s

Penerbit

Vienna : International Atomic : IAEA., 2021

Deskripsi Fisik

78 p

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

978–92–0–133421–3

Klasifikasi

621.039:005.331

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Edisi

2021

Subjek

LCSH: Nuclear facilities
Management
Stakeholder management
Nuclear power plants — Planning
Nuclear industry — Decision making

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