Fukushima 15 Years On: Lessons on Safety, Remediation and Plans for the Future
13th March 2026, 12:00 pm CEST | 8:00 pm JST, Online
Fukushima Daiichi challenged and pushed the nuclear sector to implement significant technical and organizational improvements.
Today’s perspective is shaped by concrete experience: strengthened safety approaches in Europe and beyond, a deeper focus on radiation protection and safety culture, and practical lessons that have informed how the sector prepares for and responds to extreme events. At the same time, steady progress is being made on the ground. Ongoing decommissioning activities at Fukushima Daiichi, including the management of contaminated water, sit within a broader national context that continues to evolve, alongside discussions on the current and future role of nuclear energy in Japan.
Beyond the site itself, long-term remediation plans, agricultural revitalisation initiatives and the gradual recovery of local communities reflect a sustained commitment to addressing the wider impacts of the 2011 event, highlighting practical measures and sustained efforts undertaken over time.
Join us to discuss with international experts what we have learned from Fukushima Daiichi, how Europe has implemented the lessons, and Japan’s experience from 15 years ago, through the present and towards the future.
Speakers:
- Dr Uwe Stoll (Chief Advisor for Nuclear Facilities – Framatome)
- Ryunosuke Kashiwaya (International Relations Coordinator – TEPCO)
Moderator:
- Jadwiga Najder (ENS Science & Outreach Manager)