Fusion energy promises a step change in the way the world’s
future energy demands are met in a low-carbon, safe and
sustainable way. That will be the message from scientists and
engineers from the fusion energy community to world leaders
meeting in Glasgow at the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP26
conference.
UK Atomic Energy Authority will be running a series of events at
COP to tell policymakers and other delegates about fusion and its
place in the future energy mix.
On Friday 12th November, the last day of the conference, an
international panel is inviting world leaders to look towards a
fusion-powered future. The panel, in the UK Pavilion, will be led
by Bernard Bigot, Director General of the ITER international
fusion project, and speakers will include UKAEA’s Director of
Materials, Amanda Quadling. The event is at 11.30am-12.30pm and
will be livestreamed at: https://youtu.be/v2WdlxZqLYM
The previous day, the same panel, plus British astronaut Tim
Peake, will appear at a side event at the University of Edinburgh
from 2.00-3.00pm. The panel discussion will give local students
the chance to ask the experts about fusion. A
livestream will be available here.
For COP26’s ‘Youth Day’ on 5th November, UKAEA scientist Chantal
Nobs will take part in an International Atomic Energy Agency
event. ‘Net Zero Beyond 2050’ will particularly focus on the
young generation’s role in fusion energy research and innovation,
followed by a Q&A session. Details and
livestream here.
Throughout the conference, UKAEA and international research
partners from the private sector will have a fusion exhibit in
the ‘Green Zone’ at
the Glasgow Science Centre, allowing members of the public to
find out about fusion energy.
