Active Against Atomic Energy
In many countries, nuclear energy still makes up a considerable part of the energy mix. Due to the risks linked thereto, this form of power production may have severe effects on the environment and society in the respective countries, but also far beyond their borders. The related procedures therefore represent an essential part of environmental law.
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To date it is widely known that energy production from nuclear power poses a risk to health and nature. According to European as well as international law, nuclear projects must thus be subject to environmental assessments.
The following are applicable inter alia:
For details on these legal frameworks see Environmental Proceedings.
Within these assessment procedures, risks related to nuclear energy productions shall be limited as much as possible. Thereby, civil society has certain rights to information and control.
On an international level, the possibility to submit a communication to the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee (ACCC) is an effective example for such rights. Furthermore, the current information of the public on ongoing nuclear procedures is relevant.
ÖKOBÜRO acts as communicant or observer in international procedures on nuclear power plants such as Temelín, Dukovany, Mochovce or Hinkley Point C. We continuously report on relevant meetings or hearings and publish our conclusions in position papers and legal studies.
For information on international meetings in the nuclear sector see our webpage International Reporting on Nuclear Procedures.
International Nuclear Case-Law - Summary
Casebook Nuclear Advocacy (2019)
EIA on Lifetime Extensions of Nuclear Power Plants after ECJ Judgement C-411/17
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