Name: [VIRTUAL] Nuclear Power and a Just Transition from Fossil Fuels (211003)
Start: 2023-09-21T10:00:00-0400
End: 2023-09-21T12:30:00-0400

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ISC and its partners organised the 9th edition of the Science Summit around the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) on 12-29 September 2023.
The role and contribution of science to attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be the central theme of the Summit. The objective is to develop and launch science collaborations to demonstrate global science mechanisms and activities to support the attainment of the UN SDGs, Agenda 2030 and Local2030. The meeting will also prepare input for the United Nations Summit of the Future, which will take place during UNGA79 beginning on 12 September 2024.

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[VIRTUAL] Nuclear Power and a Just Transition from Fossil Fuels (211003)

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This year’s UNGA Science Summit will host an international group of experts to discuss nuclear energy’s unique ability to underwrite a prosperous and sustainable future by providing reliable, low-carbon electricity, and phasing out coal.
This session will include individual talks from our speakers covering a range of topics including nuclear’s ability to decarbonize sectors beyond electricity and its unique potential to justly transition coal plants and their workers to a clean energy economy. The event will finish with a panel style discussion covering how the world is rekindling its love for the energy source. Participants will also highlight advancements in nuclear technology and address socioeconomic implications, including creation of high-paying, permanent jobs and international collaboration among nations. The panel aims to challenge misconceptions and promote informed dialogue on nuclear energy's role in achieving a sustainable future.

Free to attend in-person at the Engelman Recital Hall, New York City.
Tickets and details at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/703495813917?aff=oddtdtcreator

Virtual Agenda:

10:00-10:15am: Welcome Remarks by Matt Meyer, Generation Atomic
10:15-10:30am: Nuclear Energy in The Power Generation Mix, Veeshesh Sunassy, NAYGN (Canada/Mauritius)
10:30-11:00am: Coal to Nuclear: Rapid Decarbonization & High-Quality Clean Energy Jobs, Emily Nichols, Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (U.S.) & Dinara Ermakova, Anthropocene Institute (California/Kazakhstan)
11:00-11:15am: Advancements in Nuclear Technology Osama Baig, Nuclear for Climate (Canada/Pakistan)
11:15-11:30am: Break
11:30am-12:30pm: Panel Discussion: How the World is Rekindling its Love for Nuclear Energy Moderated by Isuru Seneviratne, Nuclear New York (U.S./Sri Lanka)

Speakers

Emily Nichols

Program Coordinator, Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear

Emily is a Program Coordinator for the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN). Her work with GAIN focuses on making connections and coordinating resources for coal communities interested in adding nuclear energy to their diverse energy future.

Veeshesh Sunassy

Co-Lead, Nuclear for Climate

Dinara Ermakova, PhD

Nuclear Advocate and Communicator, Anthropocene Institute

Dinara Ermakova, the Innovation Chair of the International Youth Nuclear Congress and a dedicated advocate for nuclear energy in the fight against climate change. She is also an alumna and current organizer of the Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp, working alongside the Anthropocene Institute... Read More →

Osama Baig

Nuclear For Climate

Co-convenor: Eric Meyer

Executive Director, Generation Atomic

Eric is the Founder and Executive Director of Generation Atomic. He started out pursuing a career in professional singing, but after hearing about the promise of advanced nuclear reactors, he decided to devote his life to saving and expanding the use of atomic energy. He worked as... Read More →

Convenors