Ten years have passed since the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, and the OECD = Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's nuclear power agency has published a report summarizing the lessons and challenges of the accident for decommissioning and reconstruction. He pointed out that it is essential to strengthen the involvement of residents and other stakeholders in the decision-making of related policies.
On the 3rd, NEA (Nuclear Energy Agency), an OECD specialized agency, released a report summarizing the efforts of the Japanese government and its impact on the world regarding the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant of Tokyo Electric Power Company.
Based on the lessons learned from the accident, it is said that the safety of nuclear power plants has been improved by strengthening preparations for natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods and loss of power sources around the world.
On the other hand, he pointed out that the accident showed that the public's trust in the nuclear power plant was easily lost and it was extremely difficult to regain it. It is said that it was done.
He also pointed out that strengthening the involvement of residents, local governments, and NGOs is essential for gaining credibility and legitimacy in deciding policies related to decommissioning and reconstruction in the future.
The report will be published in English and will soon be translated into Japanese.