Speakers:
Irina Tazhibayeva – Executive Director of the Nuclear Technology Safety Center
Presentation Title: Kazakhstan’s Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant (Rus)
Yanliang Pan – Research associate at James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Presentation Title: Chinese Experience in Cooperation with Russia in Nuclear Power Plant Construction: Lessons for Central Asia (Rus)
Moderator: Dauren Aben – WINCA Webinars Coordinator
Description: As energy demands continued to rise and the global focus shifted toward cleaner and more sustainable sources, nuclear power re-emerged as a key component in the energy strategies of many countries—including those in Central Asia. This webinar brought together leading experts to explore the landscape, opportunities, and challenges that faced nuclear power development in the region.
Irina Tazhibayeva, Executive Director of the Nuclear Technology Safety Center in her presentation: Kazakhstan’s Plans to Build Nuclear Power Plant (in Russian), provided an in-depth overview of Kazakhstan’s nuclear energy strategy, including planning processes, safety considerations, and the national dialogue surrounding the potential construction of a nuclear power plant.
Yanliang Pan, Research Associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies in his presentation: Chinese Experience in Cooperation with Russia in Nuclear Power Plant Construction: Lessons for Central Asia (in Russian) shared insights from China’s collaborative efforts with Russia in nuclear power development, highlighting practical lessons and implications for Central Asian countries considering similar partnerships.
