NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop
The Summary Report from the Third NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop on Optimisation in Decision Making, which took place in Paris from 5–7 September 2023, where NTW was actively involved, has now been published.
The report captures the key findings from the discussions, including case studies, practical reflections, and proposals on how to facilitate optimisation in decision making through meaningful stakeholder involvement. It also outlines the next steps toward a generic framework for optimised decision making in the nuclear sector and beyond.
A Fourth NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop, will take place in Paris on 15–17 October 2025.
In preparation for the workshop, the NEA will be hosting a series of preparatory webinars. The third and final webinar is set to take place on 7 May 2025 and is now open for registration.
Continued participation and contributions will help in contributing for the next workshops.
Background
In fact, the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) will hold its Fourth NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop on Optimisation in Decision Making: From Insight to Action on 15-17 October 2025 in Paris, France
The workshop is the latest in a series of events that began in 2017 and seeks to foster dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders in the nuclear sector.
The Third NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop on Optimisation in Decision Making, held in September 2023, brought together 120 participants from 23 countries, including representatives from regulators, operators, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society and indigenous communities. Discussions centred on creating a framework for decisions that are optimised, inclusive and sustainable. The next event in the series will feature further discussion on developing a practical framework for optimised decision making.
Preparatory webinars
In the lead-up to the October 2025 event, the NEA has hosted two preparatory webinars exploring key factors that contribute to power imbalances and their mitigation when engaging stakeholders in nuclear decision making. Each webinar attracted approximately 50 participants, offering focused discussions. A third webinar is planned for 7 May 2025 to further equip participants with tools to support meaningful stakeholder engagement.
What to expect
The three-day Fourth NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop will feature:
- plenary presentations by leading experts;
- open dialogues to facilitate meaningful discussion; and
- moderated panel discussions offering diverse perspectives.
Participants will include representatives from government bodies, industry, academic and research institutions, NGOs, international organisations and civil society to foster a broad and inclusive dialogue. The workshop outcomes will be compiled into a publicly available report, contributing to the ongoing discourse on the role of stakeholder engagement in the optimisation of decision making in the nuclear sector.
Opportunity to engage
The NEA is looking for case studies on the practical application of approaches and tools for stakeholder engagement, building on trust and ensuring transparency.
Contributions are welcome: the NEA can be contacted at stakeholder2025@oecd-nea.org
Find this article and more information on NEA home page: https://www.oecd-nea.org/jcms/pl_99778/fourth-nea-stakeholder-involvement-workshop-to-be-held-in-paris