Abstract
In order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, all energy sources and technologies, including nuclear power, must be considered. Nuclear power is reliable, clean, very safe and secure, with a very high capacity factor. However, it has not yet been explicitly recognized in G20 and COP meetings as an important energy technology for addressing climate change. This policy brief urges the G20 governments and the global community to recognize the role of nuclear power in enabling a reliable and clean energy transition. This requires support for existing plant license extensions, the construction of new plants, and the development and implementation of advanced nuclear technologies. G20 countries should also support research, pilot projects, and educational activities to increase the recognition of nuclear power’s positive contributions, including climate mitigation. All G20 nations should share best practices globally and also encourage newcomers to follow the IAEA’s “Milestones” approach to assess infrastructure’s readiness to comply with the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and non**-**proliferation.
