GABI president invited to attends 4th Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington, DC on March 31-April 1, 2016. During Nuclear Industry Summit, hundreds of CEOs and industry leaders from around the world conferred about finalizing actions from previous Nuclear Industry Summits and address three key areas: security the use, storage and transport of strategic nuclear
March 28, 2016 The 2016 Nuclear Industry Summit (NIS) will include a final joint statement from the reports from working groups and previous summits, underscoring the important role of the nuclear industry internationally in setting high standards and best practices for the secure use, storage, and transport of nuclear and radiological materials. The 2016 NIS
Ever increasing urgency in finding solutions to global climate change has magnified the imperative of facilitating the growth and development of clean and renewable energy sources. Indeed, expert analyses suggest that de-carbonization of the energy sector is where most progress on GHG mitigation is possible. However, outside of current wind and solar deployment rates, clean
January 28, 2016 The United States House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has authority over all matters related to energy research, development, and demonstration projects, including commercial applications of energy technology, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) RD&D programs, DOE national laboratories, and so forth. As such, the Committee has taken a keen interest in
The globalized nature of the civil nuclear supply chain and the expansion of NPP construction outside of Europe and North America have increased the urgency of enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea in nuclear energy. Both countries have many complementarities with regards to nuclear power, and current global trends forecast
In cooperation with the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEIA), GABI organized a public event in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History on possible future pathways and opportunities for the US-Korea civil nuclear partnership. The event featured remarks, statements, and presentations from Jim Walther (Director, National Museum of Nuclear
December 08, 2015 The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the lead trade promotion agency of the U.S. Government, with a global network of centers that seek to bolster U.S. export competitiveness through developing international markets, raising awareness of commercial opportunities, and informing stakeholders and entities of relevant developments. ITA is a critical part of coordinated
Creating the Smart City: The Policy Technology Nexus December 03, 2015 Although recent progress in international climate change talks has highlighted the essential role of state-level cooperation in addressing the climate issue, significant progress has also occurred at the sub-state level, most notably cities. There are a number of reasons why initiatives and programs at
Moving Forward on Nuclear Waste: Novel Approaches, Solutions, and Considerations November 12, 2015 Both the U.S. and Korea have faced significant issues in achieving progress on spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management. Although Korea recently opened a low-and-intermediate level waste facility at Gyeongju, it did so at a significant cost, and urgency remains in
