DIIS seminar: En rundbordsdiskussion om uran

TID: Onsdag d. 25. september kl. 14-16

STED: Danish Institute for International Studies, Store Auditorium, Østbanegade 117, stuen , 2100 København Ø.

Uranium is the heaviest of all the naturally-occurring elements and can be found almost anywhere – in rock, soil and the oceans.

TID: Onsdag d. 25. september kl. 14-16

STED: Danish Institute for International Studies, Store Auditorium, Østbanegade 117, stuen , 2100 København Ø.

Uranium is the heaviest of all the naturally-occurring elements and can be found almost anywhere – in rock, soil and the oceans.

Below ground, its radioactive decay (along with thorium) is the primary source heating our planet. Above ground, it can be harnessed to make steam and currently generates 13 per cent of the world’s electricity needs.

Uranium however is unlike other minerals. Its potential for civilian power generation is matched by its potential to yield the ultimate weapon of mass destruction.

Add in fears of radiation, and it is not surprising that uranium production and export has been the subject of intense debate globally.

Many governments impose a range of domestic measures to ensure the safe and secure production of uranium, including attaching specific obligations to their exported concentrates.

Regulations and their implementation vary widely however, particularly given very limited international guidance concerning uranium mining, milling and trade. At the same time, the risks of sabotage, illicit acquisition and unauthorised export/import are emerging as challenging concerns for the international community.

DIIS is pleased to welcome seven international researchers to discuss the experience of uranium across a spectrum of producing and consuming countries, including industry.

Their roundtable discussion will provide insights to best practices and lessons learned over decades of uranium production and trade.

This seminar is part of a larger project on ‘Governing the Front End of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle’ which is supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

The seminar will be held in English and will be streamed live online. Shortly before the seminar, the DIIS website will be updated with further information about the live streaming.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required and no later than Tuesday, 24 September 2013 at 12.00 noon.

Read more and sign up here: http://en.diis.dk/home/seminars/2013/0925+governing+uranium