Bringing Nuclear Into the Energy Conversation: About the NICE Future Initiative
Nuclear energy contributes to the global energy supply, both as a primary source of energy and by enabling other energy sources.
As an international initiative of the CEM, NICE Future initiative leads the global conversation on the roles nuclear energy can play in energy systems of the future.
Rather than focus on specific technologies or issues, we aim to address nuclear energy holistically within the context of broader energy systems. Our primary goal is to move nuclear energy from traditional, nuclear-only for a to broader, cross-sectoral discussions about energy at the ministerial and working levels in more countries.
We do this by engaging diverse stakeholders—including both nuclear and non-nuclear energy decision makers—to focus on full-scale nuclear for electricity as well as on innovative next-generation technologies and integrated nuclear energy systems. We also offer regular webinars on nuclear and energy topics and a resource library with the latest academic research on this.
Who We Are
The United States, Canada, and Japan are lead members of the initiative. Participating countries include Argentina, Brazil, France, Jordan, Kenya, Poland, Romania, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The initiative also includes partner organizations.
Country-specific activities
See specific NICE Future initiative activities for the United States and Canada.
Join Us
If you are an energy decision maker interested in meeting national and global energy goals:
- Join us at one of the upcoming events in which we participate.
- Sign up to subscribe to our mailing list.
- To partner with us, or for other questions please feel free to directly contact us.
Operating Agent
As the operating agent of the NICE Future initiative, the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), leads the NICE Future initiative and serves as the liaison to the CEM Secretariat. NLR implements NICE Future initiative activities based on guidance from CEM, the United Nations, and our partners and stakeholders. The operating agent is responsible for executing the program of work, ensuring stakeholder coordination, marketing and communications functions, analysis, and all other products and services that the NICE Future initiative provides.