The event will explore how transitioning from coal to nuclear energy can support a fair and inclusive shift toward clean energy. The session will examine strategies to repurpose existing infrastructure, retain and reskill local workforces, and ensure community engagement throughout the transition process. Drawing on international experiences and policy insights, the event will highlight practical approaches to delivering climate goals while supporting economic resilience in coal-dependent regions. The discussion will bring together perspectives from policy, industry, and development to inform pathways for a just and sustainable energy future. 

Opening remarks

Wei Huang, Director of the Planning, Information and Knowledge Management Division, Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency

Speakers:

• Juliana Reed, Head of International Energy Transition Multilaterals, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the UK 

• Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association

• Dinara Ermakova, International Youth Nuclear Congress

• Lanre Shasore, Senior Advisor on Energy Transition, SEforALL 

Moderator

Taisiya Afanasyeva, Energy Economist, International Atomic Energy Agency