JRC Nuclear foresight workshop on shaping the future for nuclear safety, security and safeguards: Factors, Forces and Challenges
Year: 2024
Type: report
Abstract: The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge to support EU policies. In 2023, the JRC released its revitalized Strategy 2030, reaffirming the role of its nuclear activities with a systemic approach across portfolios. The strategy envisions both medium and long-term horizons, incorporating key foresight elements.Inspired by the JRC Euratom Horizon Scanning, the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS), and the IAEA Drivers 2057 card deck, five JRC portfolios collaborated to enhance their synergy. They organized a foresight workshop on nuclear safety, security, and safeguards, focusing on five Drivers 2057 relevant to Europe: Safety & Security, Green, Digital, Dual Use, and Fairness.The workshop, held during the JRC’s 60th anniversary of Nuclear Safety and Security activities, included keynote addresses, an introduction to Euratom foresight, and sessions on future factors, forces, and challenges. Participants discussed the JRC’s roles in navigating trends up to 2057, when Euratom will celebrate its 100th anniversary.The report details the workshop’s purpose, process, and organization as a complementary initiative to Euratom Horizon Scanning. It includes considerations and recommendations for each Euratom Driver 2057, addressing future scenarios, enablers, challenges, and potential disruptions. Participants also envisioned the future role of the JRC and the necessary resources and competencies for 2057.The report concludes with reflections on the workshop’s outcomes and recommendations, highlighting recent strategic developments for the EU. These insights aim to inspire further JRC research and policy support, facilitating strategic adjustments in response to evolving scientific and political landscapes.
Source: HAL
DOI: 10.2760/6469488
Authors: Aldave de Las Heras, Laura, Aregbe, Yetunde, Buda, Razvan, A, Karin, Casteleyn,, Colle, Jean-Yves, Fütterer, M., Galy, Jean, Janssens, Willem, Jenet, Andreas, Martin Ramos, Manuel, Matuzas, V., Mayer, Klaus, Sequeira, Vitor, Sevini, Filippo, Simola, Kaisa, Tamborini, Gabriele, Tanarro Colodron, Jorge, Toma, Magdalena, van Winckel, S., Wallenius, Maria, S
Language: English
Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Joint Research Centre
OpenAlex ID: W4403115477