Publications

WEBCAST: DEPLOYING SAFE AND SECURE ADVANCED REACTORS FOR THE LOW-CARBON ECONOMY

 The Global Nexus Initiative (GNI) released its new policy memo, A Framework for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Development, during a press event in Washington, D.C. The memo is based on the February 2016 GNI workshop on advanced reactors, Next Generation Nuclear Power: Value and Challenges of Transitioning to Advanced Technologies. The Global Nexus Initiative is a new way of…
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A FRAMEWORK FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR DEVELOPMENT

The next generation of nuclear reactors are at a critical crossroad between technology development and deployment. In this policy memo, the Global Nexus Initiative (GNI) explains that near-term demonstration projects, advanced licensing procedures, and enhanced safety, security, and safeguards measures are critical if the next generation of reactors are to inspire public confidence, enable commercial…
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NONPROLIFERATION EXPERT PRAISES SECURITY AT US NUCLEAR PLANTS

Luongo says U.S. nuclear industry is doing a lot on security Key outcome is closer cooperation among civil society, government and industry Gaps seen in international nuclear security regimes April 7, 2016—At last week’s 2016 Nuclear Industry Summit, hundreds of senior nuclear industry leaders from around the world gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss the industry’s…
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