Emerging Trends in Nuclear Energy: The View from Pakistan Opinion - July 30, 2024 By Iraj Abid Amid rising geopolitical tensions and climate crisis, nuclear energy has emerged as an indispensable component of the global energy mix, with technological advancements in reactor design and operation set to transform the nuclear industry. Being a reliable source of long-term power generation, nuclear energy has become an attractive option for bolstering energy security for many countries. In 2023, COP28 for the first time formally acknowledged nuclear power as a part of the solution to mitigating the effects of climate change. The final statement approved unanimously by 198 delegations attending the conference called for “accelerating zero-emission and low-emission technologies,” including nuclear energy, to achieve “deep, rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.” Separately, 22 world leaders signed a declaration to make efforts to triple nuclear energy capacity by
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