The importance of nuclear power in the clean energy transition was showcased by the G20 today as IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and experts joined representatives from Indonesia, holder of the G20 Presidency, as well as South Korea and the United Arab Emirates to discuss the role of nuclear technology in achieving net zero and sustainable development goals.
The virtual event Nuclear Potentials in the Energy Transitions, co-organized by the IAEA and the Indonesia as part of the G20 webinar series, will help inform the work of the G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) aimed at achieving a global agreement on the switch to sustainable energy during the G20 summit set for Bali, Indonesia, on 15 to 16 November. It featured IAEA and other experts on topics including emerging technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMRs), as well as Agency support to newcomer…
