World Nuclear Association

World Nuclear Association is a London based nuclear industry lobby group that seeks "to promote nuclear power as a sustainable energy resource". The lobby argues that there is a need for "5,000 new reactors worldwide at a minimum" to adequately address the world's electricity needs.

In a speech, John Ritch, the director general of WNA said: "As a step toward energy independence and as an urgent environmental imperative, it is essential that national governments take the steps necessary to incentivise immediate nuclear investments." Ritch advocated accelerating "the nuclear renaissance for reasons of national interest and the global environment". (Sunday Telegraph, May 1, 2005)

Key Personnel

• Director General: John Ritch
• Chairman: Jose Luis Gonzalez
• Vice Chairman: Ralf Güldner
• Director of Strategy & Research: Steve Kidd

Council of Advisors

• Chairman: Hans Blix
• Chairman: Zack Pate