Nuclear for ClimateAn initiative from nuclear

associations

COP 24, Katowice

Dec 4, 2018

« Nuclear for Climate »: a grassroots initiative

We proudly believe that nuclear

energy is a key part of the

solution

It brings together the many professionals and scientists of the international nuclear

community, coordinated via 150 nuclear associations worldwide.

www.nuclearforclimate.org

1. Nuclear is recognized by IPCC as a low-carbon energy source

Lifecycle analysis methodology: ISO 14040 & 44

Nuclear lifecyle emissions are comparable to those from renewables

Coal Gas Solar PV Hydro Nuclear Wind

GHG emissions g eq. CO2 /kwh (source: IPCC 2014)

Direct Indirect

Since 1970, nuclear has avoided the equivalent to five

years’ worth of CO2 emissions from the electricity sector.

2. The ability of nuclear energy to reduce GHG emissions has been

demonstrated (1/3)

IAEA study: Global

The countries which have achieved a rapid reduction in emissions

are those with a large component of nuclear and hydropower

2. The ability of nuclear energy to reduce GHG emissions has been

demonstrated (2/3)

IAEA study

2. The ability of nuclear energy to reduce GHG emissions has been

demonstrated (3/3)

Swedish emissions per capita decreased by

75% in less than 20 years

United States:

Shale gasJapan:

LNG & coal

Germany:

coal

3. The shutting down of nuclear power plants has led to a stagnation of,

and even an increase in, greenhouse gas emissions (1/2)

Despite significant financial resources & access to the best technology available,

the policies currently being implemented are inefficient

and even counter-productive

In the US, five abandonned nuclear plants generated almost the

exact same amount of electricity as US solar

3. The shutting down of nuclear power plants has led to a stagnation of,

and even an increase in, greenhouse gas emissions (2/2)

Study by Environmental Progress

4. International experts have stated that all low-carbon technologies will

need to be mobilized in order to stop climate change, including nuclear (1/3)

According to IEA, only 4 technologies out of 38 are « on track »

(Source : IEA, 2018)

2DS et B2DS from IEA: total decarbonization of electricity sector

& doubling of nuclear capacity by 2050

(Source : IEA ETP Juin 2017)

4. International experts have stated that all low-carbon technologies will

need to be mobilized in order to stop climate change, including nuclear (2/3)

Global electricity generation in the BDS (left) and generation mix inthe 2DS and BDS (right) in 2060

4. International experts have stated that all low-carbon technologies will need to be mobilized in order to stop climate change, including nuclear (3/3)

IPCC SR1.5(Summary for

policy makers)

5. Increasing nuclear power helps to ensure faster and cheaper

decarbonization (1/3)

Nuclear power is available today in all major greenhouse gas

emitting regions:

(source: IDDRI)

China plans for 110 nuclear reactors by 2030

Decarbonization scenario for China (Tsinghua University)

5. Increasing nuclear power helps to ensure faster and cheaper

decarbonization (2/3)