ABDAN followed with a Nuclear Communication 2026 seminar on August 18 at Fecomércio RJ, targeting journalists, communicators, public authorities and sector specialists. Confirmed participants included representatives from the National Nuclear Security Authority (ANSN), diplomats, geopolitics experts, scientists, and journalists from Estadão, Superinteressante, SBT, Valor Econômico and Jornal do Comércio. The event focused on regulatory challenges, energy sovereignty, and nuclear technology’s strategic role amid advancing discussions on small modular reactors, energy security strengthening, data center expansion, energy transition and regulatory framework updates.
On July 14, ABDAN partnered with the Rio de Janeiro Industry Federation (FIRJAN) to launch the Nuclear Agenda for a Competitive Brazil at FIRJAN headquarters. The 10:00-12:00 gathering initiated a series of meetings aimed at positioning nuclear technology within discussions on economic development, innovation, industrial competitiveness, health, energy security and national sovereignty. The initiative will present proposals for strengthening Brazil’s nuclear production chain, highlighting potential for reindustrialization, qualified job creation, and advanced technology production.
ABDAN president Celso Cunha framed the timing as a historic opportunity window poorly understood by society, arguing Brazil cannot continue treating nuclear energy solely through fear of accidents or past stigmas. He emphasized that global debate centers on energy sovereignty, decarbonization and local production capacity. Cunha highlighted exponentially expanding energy demand from artificial intelligence, asserting nuclear serves as key firm power for sustaining economic development. He advocated profound public policy revision including legal framework updates and ANSN institutional strengthening to ensure safety, regulatory predictability and international credibility.
Cunha also addressed mineral potential, noting Brazil holds the world’s sixth-largest uranium reserves but exploits only a fraction of capacity. He called for state action as regulator while opening space for greater private sector participation under safety and responsibility protocols.
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