The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for dialogue between and with representatives of municipalities with radioactive waste management facilities, and to enhance awareness of and share experiences related to topics of interest to stakeholders at the local level. The event will encourage interaction between local communities and organizations already operating radioactive waste facilities, and those involved in the earlier initiation, siting, or construction phases.

Following the meeting, the IAEA intends to produce a report on local stakeholder engagement in radioactive waste programmes, offering a comprehensive overview of perspectives, needs, expectations and experience as shared by local stakeholders worldwide.

The event is open to representatives of communities, including municipal authorities (mayors and councillors), hosting radioactive waste management facilities. To facilitate and promote effective experience-sharing, the meeting is also open to representatives of facility operators, safety authorities, government officials, as well as experts from nuclear societies, educational organizations, or other institutions involved in stakeholder engagement activities.

The working language of the event will be English.

For more information on the event as well as participation and registration please see Information Sheet.