Small Modular Reactors are a promising new technology that will unlock a range of benefits for a net-zero future. Small modular reactors (SMRs) will be a source of clean, safe and affordable energy, paving the way for a net-zero-carbon future. Markets around the world are seeking smaller, simpler, and lower-cost nuclear energy.
A full range of low-carbon technologies are needed to fight climate change around the world to meet our goals of a net-zero economy by 2050. Climate change is an urgent global priority, and nuclear energy will play a major role reaching our net-zero carbon emissions goals. Small modular reactors also offer more options for clean nuclear energy, with lower initial capital costs, greater scalability, and siting flexibility and shorter construction schedules, accelerating benefits of clean energy.
Since its foundation in 1992, WiN Global has been actively engaged in conversations with women about the benefits and risks of nuclear technology. WiN Global is a leader in positively influencing public perceptions of nuclear and radiation technologies. Applying the core mission of WiN Global to support new nuclear development and deployment of SMRs around the world will
provide invaluable support to the industry.
WiN Global is uniquely positioned to create public confidence in SMR technologies. As stated in Canada’s SMR Roadmap findings, men, particularly those with higher levels of income and formal education, are more likely than women to view nuclear power favourably. WiN Global can and does address that gap through by fulfilling its mission of making the public – especially women – aware of the benefits of nuclear technologies, including SMRs.
This initiative envisions an SMR ecosystem that is strong and sustainable, and has the participation of diverse groups including women, young people and indigenous peoples. A successful SMR ecosystem is one where everyone, regardless of gender or background, has the opportunity to contribute, lead, and innovate.
Mission
To address industry needs and public education to support successful deployment of SMRs in order to promote the role of women in a new nuclear future.
Objectives
To create a group of global experts from different organizations to:
- Discuss industry news, trends, and best practices.
- Exchange knowledge and experience.
- Improve diversity and inclusivity in new nuclear/SMR organizations.
- Promote gender balanced webinars, workshops and panel discussions on SMRs.
- Support greater visibility of women working in SMRs in all areas including
- STEM, skilled trades, and other new nuclear career related roles.
- Attract talent to the nuclear sector, and particularly the SMR field.
- Participate in conferences, panel sessions and events related to SMRs.
- Work with industry to ensure women are represented at all levels and areas of SMR development and deployment.