On March 10, during the second Nuclear Energy Summit held in Paris, China announced its participation in the "Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy," a joint initiative launched by 22 countries at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference. This move is expected to provide strong momentum for advancing the sustainable development of nuclear energy and supporting the global transition to green and low-carbon energy systems. Shan Zhongde, Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority, attended the summit's roundtable discussion on the tripling plan and formally announced China's accession to the declaration on behalf of the Chinese government.
Shan emphasized that achieving the goal of tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050 will require solidarity and collective efforts from all nations. Guided by President Xi Jinping's vision of building a shared future for humanity, China is committed to implementing the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative. The country is prepared to work hand-in-hand with international partners to promote innovation in nuclear technology, strengthen safety governance, enhance industrial collaboration, and foster win-win cooperation.
As a key promoter and active implementer of the Paris Agreement, China has consistently regarded nuclear energy as a vital pathway to ensuring energy security and addressing climate change. Through concrete actions and tangible outcomes, China has already made significant contributions to the global expansion of nuclear power and the shift toward a greener, low-carbon economy. Moving forward, China stands ready to contribute its wisdom, solutions, and strength toward realizing the vision of the tripling declaration and building a clean, beautiful, and sustainable world.
The Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy, initially proposed by France and 21 other countries, aims to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050 compared to 2020 levels. This effort is intended to support the global net-zero emissions target around mid-century and help meet the temperature control goals set under the Paris Agreement. The declaration outlines 11 joint actions covering areas such as nuclear power operational safety, spent fuel management, financing for nuclear projects, diversified uses of nuclear energy, resilience of the nuclear supply chain, and extending the operational life of existing reactors.
With the addition of China, Brazil, Belgium, and other nations during the summit, the declaration now includes a total of 38 participating countries.
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