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)
While the WNA is confident that it can overcome the resistance of some european countries to nuclear energy, according to Stephen Kidd, its director of strategy and research, "[u]ntil the US starts building a large number of new reactors, any recovery elsewhere will not be that pronounced, as everyone looks to the US as the leader" (Financial Times, November 10, 2004)
Key Personnel
- Director General: John Ritch
- Chairman: Jose Luis Gonzalez
- Vice Chairman: Ralf Güldner
- Director of Strategy & Research: Stephen Kidd
