This technical document summarizes the latest knowledge of anthropogenic climate change, its impacts and efforts to mitigate it. The role of the energy sector in climate change and the possible contribution of nuclear energy to reducing GHG emissions are discussed in detail. Selected issues pertaining to the challenges and development potential of nuclear energy are also presented.

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Organization: IAEA

Topics: Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Chemicals and Waste, COP24 List of UN publications

Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document

Publication date: 2018

Language: English