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Line 1: {{Short description\|International non-profit organization}} {{Redirect\|WNA\|the IATA code listing\|Napakiak Airport}} {{For\|the Burmese insurgent group\|Wa National Army}} {{Advert\|date=May 2023}} {{use dmy dates\|date=January 2024}} {{Infobox organization \| name = World Nuclear Association \| image = WNAglossy logo.png \| caption = World Nuclear Association Logo \| type = [[Nonprofit organization\|Non-profit]] \| tax_id = \| registration_id = \| founded_date = {{start date and age\|2001}} \| founder = \| dissolved = <!-- {{End date\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} --> \| coordinates = <!-- {{Coord\|LAT\|LON\|display=inline,title}} --> \| location = [[London]], [[England]], <br /> [[United Kingdom]] \| origins = \| key_people = Sama Bilbao y León - [[Director-general\|Director General]] \| area_served = [[World]]wide \| products = \| services = \| focus = [[Nuclear power]] \| mission = \| method = \| ~~method~~ revenue = \| ~~revenue~~ disbursed = \| ~~disbursed~~ expenses = \| ~~expenses~~ endowment = \| ~~endowment~~ num_volunteers = \| ~~num_volunteers~~ num_employees = 30 \| ~~num_employees~~ num_members = 36181 \| ~~num_members~~ affiliations = ~~183~~ \| ~~affiliations~~ subsid = \| ~~subsid~~ owner = \| ~~owner~~ motto = \| website = [http://www.world-nuclear.org/ World-Nuclear.org]▼ ~~\| motto =~~ \| footnotes = ▼ ▲\| website = [http://www.world-nuclear.org/ World-Nuclear.org] ▲\| footnotes = }} '''World Nuclear Association''' is the international organization that ~~promotes~~ [[pro-nuclear movement\|promotes nuclear power]] and supports the companies that comprise the global nuclear industry. Its members come from all parts of the nuclear fuel cycle, including [[uranium mining]], uranium conversion, [[uranium enrichment]], [[nuclear fuel]] fabrication, plant manufacture, transport, and the ~~disposition~~disposal of [[spent nuclear fuel\|used nuclear fuel]] as well as [[electricity generation]] itself.<ref name="membership">{{cite web \|url=http://www.world-nuclear.org/about/membership.html \|title=Membership \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> Together, World Nuclear Association members are responsible for 70% of the world's nuclear power as well as the vast majority of world uranium, conversion and [[Enriched uranium\|enrichment]] production.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.world-nuclear.org/about/members.html \|title=Members \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> The Association says it aims to fulfill a dual role for its members: Facilitating their interaction on technical, commercial and policy matters and promoting wider public understanding of nuclear technology.<ref name="objective">{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.world-nuclear.org/about/objectives.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727094517/http://www.world-nuclear.org/about/objectives.html \|archive-date=27 July 2011 \|title=WNA: Supporting a Fast-Globalizing Nuclear Industry \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> It has a secretariat of around 30 staff. The Association was founded in 2001 on the basis of the '''Uranium Institute''', itself founded in 1975. == Membership ==▼ The Association says it aims to fulfill a dual role for its members: Facilitating their interaction on technical, commercial and policy matters and promoting wider public understanding of nuclear technology.<ref name=objective>{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.world-nuclear.org/about/objectives.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727094517/http://www.world-nuclear.org/about/objectives.html \|archive-date=27 July 2011 \|title=WNA: Supporting a Fast-Globalizing Nuclear Industry \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> It has a secretariat of around 36 staff. World Nuclear Association continues to expand its membership, particularly in non-[[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\|OECD]] countries where nuclear power is produced or where this option is under active consideration. Members are located in 4344 countries representing 80% of the world's population.▼ The annual subscription fee for an institutional member is based on its size and scale of activity. Upon receiving an inquiry or application, the Association's [[London]]-based secretariat determines the fee according to ~~standard~~standardized criteria and informs the candidate organisation accordingly. The fee structure provides, in many cases, ~~for~~ significant discounts for organisations located in countries outside the OECD.<ref name="membership "/>▼ ~~The Association was founded in 2001 on the basis of the '''Uranium Institute''', itself founded in 1975.~~ ▲== Membership == ▲World Nuclear Association continues to expand its membership, particularly in non-[[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\|OECD]] countries where nuclear power is produced or where this option is under active consideration. Members are located in 43 countries representing 80% of the world's population. ▲The annual subscription fee for an institutional member is based on its size and scale of activity. Upon receiving an inquiry or application, the Association's [[London]]-based secretariat determines the fee according to standard criteria and informs the candidate organisation accordingly. The fee structure provides, in many cases, for significant discounts for organisations located in countries outside the OECD.<ref name=membership /> A low-fee non-commercial membership is available for organisations with a solely academic, research, policy or regulatory function. Line 52: A list of current members is published on the World Nuclear Association website.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.world-nuclear.org/our-association/membership/our-members.aspx\|title=World Nuclear Association Membership - World Nuclear Association\|website=www.world-nuclear.org\|access-date=2016-05-29}}</ref> == Charter of Ethics == World Nuclear Association has established a Charter of Ethics to serve as a common credo ~~amongst~~for its member organizations.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.world-nuclear.org/aboutwna/charter.htm \|title=Charter of Ethics \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> This affirmation of values and principles is intended to summarize the responsibilities of the nuclear industry and the surrounding legal and institutional framework that has been constructed through international cooperation to fulfill U.S. President [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]]'s vision of '[[Atoms for Peace]]'. == Leadership ==▼ World Nuclear Association members appoint a Director General and elect a 20-member board of management. The current Director General is Sama Bilbao y León.<ref name=rising>{{cite web \|access-date=5 January 2020 \|url=https://world-nuclear.org/our-association/who-we-are/director-general-sama-bilbao-y-leon.aspx/ \|title=Director General Sama Bilbao y León \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> The Chairman of the board is Philippe Knoche CEO at [[Orano]]. Vice chairman is Kirill Komarov First Deputy Director General at [[Rosatom]]. A board of management fulfils statutory duties pertaining to the organization's governance and sets World Nuclear Association policies and strategic objectives, subject to approval by the full membership.<ref name=leader>{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.world-nuclear.org/WNA/About-the-WNA/WNA-Governance-and-Leadership/ \|title=Governance and Leadership \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref>▼ ▲== Leadership == == Activities and services ==▼ [[file:Sama Bilbao y Leon (nlc8507) (52027719257).jpg\|thumb\|[[Sama Bilbao y Leon]] in 2022]] ▲World Nuclear Association members appoint a Director General and elect a 20-member board of management. The current Director General is Sama Bilbao y León.<ref name="rising">{{cite web \|access-date=5 January 2020 \|url=https://world-nuclear.org/our-association/who-we-are/director-general-sama-bilbao-y-leon.aspx/ \|title=Director General Sama Bilbao y León \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> The Chairman of the board is ~~Philippe~~H.E. ~~Knoche~~Mohamed ~~CEO~~Al atHammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of [[~~Orano~~Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation]]. The Vice chairman is ~~Kirill~~Philippe ~~Komarov~~Knoche ~~First Deputy Director General~~CEO at [[~~Rosatom~~Orano]]. A board of management ~~fulfils~~fulfills statutory duties pertaining to the organization's governance and sets World Nuclear Association policies and strategic objectives, subject to approval by the full membership.<ref name="leader">{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.world-nuclear.org/WNA/About-the-WNA/WNA-Governance-and-Leadership/ \|title=Governance and Leadership \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> ▲== Activities and services == === Industry interaction === An essential role of World Nuclear Association is to facilitate commercially valuable interaction among its members. Ongoing World Nuclear Association Working Groups, consisting of members and supported by the secretariat, share information and develop analysis on a range of technical, trade and environmental matters. These subjects include:<ref name="objective "/> * Cooperation in [[reactor design]], evaluation and licensing * [[Radiological protection]] Line 69: * [[Nuclear law]] * Supply chain * Transport of radioactive materials<ref name="Transport of Radioactive Materials">{{cite web \| url=https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/transport-of-nuclear-materials/transport-of-radioactive-materials.aspx \| title=Transport of Radioactive Materials \| publisher=World Nuclear Association \| date=July 2017 \| access-date=November 11, 2019}}</ref> * [[Radioactive waste\|Waste management]] and [[Nuclear decommissioning\|decommissioning]] * Capacity optimization Line 79: When meeting to discuss industry issues, World Nuclear Association members are cautioned to avoid any topic that could potentially create even the impression of an attempt to set prices or engage in other anti-competitive behaviour. Accordingly, topics not discussed in meetings include terms of specific contracts; current or projected prices for products or services; allocation of markets; refusals to deal with particular suppliers or customers; or any similar matters that might impair competition within any segment of the nuclear industry. === Meetings === World Nuclear Association's annual Symposium in London provides a forum ~~for members, spotlights the role of the Association's worldwide affiliates and serves as a platform~~ for speakers from ~~throughout~~ the ~~world~~ nuclear industry. The Association has previously presented an award for 'Distinguished Contribution to the Peaceful Worldwide Use of Nuclear Energy'.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.wna-symposium.org \|title=Annual Symposium \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> The Association also cooperates with the [[Nuclear Energy Institute]] on annual World Nuclear Fuel Cycle meetings for industry representatives concerned with nuclear fuel supply and in particular the uranium market.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.wnfc-event.com \|title=The World Nuclear Fuel Cycle conference \|publisher=World Nuclear Association & [[Nuclear Energy Institute]]}}</ref> === Representation === World Nuclear Association represents the interests of the international nuclear industry at key international forums such as: [[IAEA\|International Atomic Energy Agency]] and [[Nuclear Energy Agency]] advisory committees on transport and all aspects of nuclear safety [[UN\|United Nations]] policy forums focused on sustainable development and climate change. (The Association was in attendance at the 2009 [[2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference\|Copenhagen]] climate change talks and at [[2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference\|COP26]]) [[ICRP\|International Commission on Radiological Protection]] and [[OSPAR]] deliberations on radiological protection. In contrast to earlier less structured forms of industry representation the Association provides a unified voice from a single body; encompassing all manner of industry expertise and perspectives. It is clear and unreserved in its purpose of promoting the maximum feasible use of safe nuclear power. === Public information === The World Nuclear Association public website provides an available, non-technical source of information on the global nuclear industry. The site presents reference documents, and a wide range of educational and explanatory papers which are constantly updated. Australian nuclear power advocate [[Ian Hore-Lacy]] served as the ~~organization’s~~organization's Director of Public Information for 12 years, after working for six years at the now defunct Melbourne-based [[Uranium Information Centre]]. In the late ~~2000s~~2000's, the information-disseminating role was assumed by World Nuclear Association and World Nuclear News ('''WNN'''). The Association supports WNN,<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=5 March 2020 \|url=http://www.world-nuclear-news.org \|title=World Nuclear News \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> the authoritative online news service intended to bring accurate and accessible information on developments in nuclear power to the Association's industry readers and the general public. Its output is free of charge and may be widely reproduced in accordance with WNN's copyright policy.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/licence.html \|title=Licence to reproduce World Nuclear News material \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> Line 99: The Association's reactor database contains information on past, present and future nuclear power reactors across the world.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://world-nuclear.org/info/Current-and-Future-Generation/ \|title=Current and Future Generation \|publisher=World Nuclear Association}}</ref> === Other services === World Nuclear Association is engaged in a number of other initiatives to promote the peaceful development of nuclear power. These include [[World Nuclear University]] (WNU), which is a global partnership between World Nuclear Association, the [[International Atomic Energy Agency]], The OECD [[Nuclear Energy Agency]] and the [[World Association of Nuclear Operators]] committed to enhancing international education and leadership in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. It runs a series of programmes designed to complement existing institutions of nuclear learning in their curriculum. The premier event on the WNU calendar is the Summer Institute, which runs each year in July and brings together speakers from industry and government to present on all aspects of nuclear power. It also runs five one-week courses per year with partner universities around the world intended to enhance knowledge of ~~today’s~~today's nuclear industry among students. == See also ==▼ [[Women in Nuclear]] is a global not for profit organization with over 2000 members from some 60 countries. The organization was established in 1993 and is governed by an elected board and executive. The organization is sponsored under the auspices of World Nuclear Association and its objectives are identified as including the dissemination of factual information about [[nuclear reactor technology\|nuclear]] and [[radiation]] technology, professional exchange among its members and promotion of career opportunities in the nuclear industry.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.win-global.org \|title=Women in Nuclear Global \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|publisher=[[Women in Nuclear]]}}</ref> Although open to both women and men, members are primarily women working in nuclear technology related industries including academia, uranium mining, nuclear power generation, regulatory agencies, nuclear medicine, related organizations such as the IAEA and government officials.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=10 November 2013 \|url=http://www.win-global.org/join \|title=Join WiN \|publisher=Women in Nuclear}}</ref> ▲== See also == {{Portal\|Politics\|Energy\|Nuclear technology}} [[Institute of Nuclear Materials Management]] Line 110 ⟶ 108: [[World Nuclear Transport Institute]] == References== {{Reflist}} == External links == {{Official website\|http://www.world-nuclear.org/\|World Nuclear Association official website}} * [http://www.wna-symposium.org/ World Nuclear Association Symposium] * [http://www.wnfc-event.com/ World Nuclear Fuel Cycle] * [https://www.world-nuclear.org/our-association/publications/annual-reports-and-brochures/at-work-annual-report-2020.aspx/ Annual report] {{Authority control}} [[Category:Atoms for Peace]] [[Category:International nuclear energy organizations]] [[Category:~~Nuclear~~International ~~energy~~organisations based in ~~the United Kingdom~~London]] [[Category:Nuclear industry organizations]] [[Category:Organisations based in the City of Westminster]]