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Third Conference on Energy and Nuclear Power in Africa

12th April 2015

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The Third Conference on Energy and Nuclear Power in Africa, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in collaboration with the Republic of Kenya, is taking place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 13 to 15 April 2015. The meeting will bring together 150 experts, decision-makers, senior officials, and representatives from national and international organizations involved in the energy field to discuss national and regional energy development strategies, taking into consideration the potential role of nuclear power.

Background:

Energy is central to development, and energy availability, accessibility and affordability pose serious challenges to most African countries. Despite considerable expansion in energy supplies in the recent past, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that nearly 620 million people in sub-Saharan Africa live without electricity — nearly two-thirds of the region’s population. Concerns about the security of supply, environmental impact and climate change add layers of complexity to the situation.

Compelled by the combination of a growing population, the need for socio-economic development and escalating environmental pressures, African states are looking into options to secure sustainable energy supplies. In response to their interest in nuclear power, the IAEA helped to organize the first and second African Nuclear Energy Conferences — held in Cairo, Egypt, in 2009 and in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2011 — to facilitate an exchange of ideas and experiences among the Member States on assessing the introduction of nuclear power to their energy mixes.

The Third Conference on Energy and Nuclear Power in Africa next week will offer an opportunity for countries to network and to gain knowledge about the IAEA’s guidance when considering the nuclear power option, as well as to provide a forum for exchanges between decision makers and energy professionals on nuclear power planning. More information can be found in the conference announcement (English | French).

Media opportunities:

Journalists wishing to cover this event should contact:

Venue:                 Leisure Lodge Beach Resort, Diani, Kwale County

Contact:               In Mombasa, Kenya:
Basett Buyukah
+254 722 747109
bbuyukah@nuclear.co.ke
bbuyukah@yahoo.com                  

                                In Vienna, Austria:
                                press@iaea.org

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