communicating with civil society
connecting the nuclear community
managing the knowledge base

Nowadays, the nuclear industry and scientific community are facing – or going through – dramatic changes, and a reflection on this situation is needed more than ever. The goal of our nuclear community is twofold : to develop the nuclear option as part of a global, environmentally sound energy policy, backed by a consensus-debate on the ethical, political and social aspects on the one hand, and to maximise – in a responsible way – the benefits of the medical and industrial applications of nuclear technology on the other hand.

As a scientific learned society, ENS wants to trigger debate, and provide a platform for dialogue and reflection on issues related to (nuclear) technology assessment, energy policy and sustainable development. The Society advocates a transdisciplinary approach to policy making related with applications of nuclear technology and radioactivity, including social and philosophical aspects and ethics.