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Nuclear Communication and Stakeholder
Engagement
IAEA Technical Meeting: “Effective
techniques & messages to engage with
decision makers and the public”
Bristol, UK
4 – 7 November 2014
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DoE Mandate
Current Scenario
Country Background
Current Perceptions
Current Stakeholder Activities
State of Nuclear Communication
Communication Objectives
Communication Challenges
Contents
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Legislative Development for energy (electricity &
petroleum)
Policy development for the energy mandate.
Overseeing implementation of:
Energy policy’s
Legislations
DoE Programmes
6 State Owned Entities (SOE’s) Programmes
(CEF Group, SANEDI, NNR, NECSA, NRWDI)
DoE Mandate
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4 SOE’s – Nuclear sector role players
NNR (National Nuclear Regulator)
- Est. and governed in terms of Section 3 of the National Nuclear
Regulator Act, (Act No 47 of 1999).
- To provide for the protection of persons, property and the environment
against nuclear damage through the establishment of safety standards
and regulatory practices.
- Accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Energy, governed
by a Board.
NECSA (South African Nuclear Energy Corporation)
– Public company ito the Nuclear Energy Act, 1999 (Act No. 46 of 1999).
- To undertake and promote research and development in the field of
nuclear energy and radiation sciences and technology; process source
material, special nuclear material and restricted material, & to co-operate
with relevant parties.
- Accountable to Parliament via the Minister, governed by a Board.
Country Background
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4 SOE’s – Nuclear sector role players cont….
ESKOM (DPE)
- Est. as a statutory body in 1923, & converted to a public
company July 2002 governed by a Board, & accountable to
Parliament via the Minister
- Mandated to provide electricity ito generation, transmission, &
distribution – including wholesale and retail sales.
- Transports and distributes +-95% of SA electricity (60% of
Africa’s consumption). 45% supplier to SADC.
- Owner Operator of SA’s 1 Nuclear Power Station (Koeberg).
NRWDI (National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute)
- Est. in terms of the Radioactive Waste Management Policy and
Strategy, and is responsible for the Management of radioactive
waste disposal on a national basis.
- Accountable to the Parliament via the Minister of Energy, &
currently in the process of being set-up by a Board appointed in
March 2014
Country Background
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3 Existing Installations:
Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant (Eskom) (30 years) – 1800MW/5%
percent national grid contribution and primary Western Cape
electricity source.
SAFARI-1 Nuclear Reactor (NECSA) (49 years) – Gauteng
located research reactor & major international isotope producer.
Vaalputs Waste Disposal (NECSA) – Northern Cape located
storage of low & intermediate radioactive waste.
Future Programme:
Proposed nuclear new build - 9 600 MW based on:
• Increased base load requirement (2008 black outs)
• Nuclear Act 2008
• IRP2010-30 (revision 2013 & NDP)
• NNEECC (Nov 2011) Cabinet led decision making body
Country Background
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Current Perceptions
Stakeholder General
Attitudes
Possible
reasons
Action/Status
Labour Negative Competing
industry ito job
interests
High level engagement
@ national platforms,
eg. NEDLAC
Media Negative Risks
associated ito
cost, skills,
safety, process,
corruption
On-going engagement
of
developments/outcome
s – IGA’s, VPWs
NGOs Negative Risks
associated ito
cost, skills,
safety, process,
corruption
Need on-going
engagement - WWF,
EL, Religious
leaders, EC
communities closest
to proposed new
build sites
Sector Positive Economic
opportunities
On-going engagement
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Current Perceptions
Stakeholder General
Attitudes
Possible
reasons
Action/Status
General
Public
Neutral HSRC Survey
2013 -
‘Locational’ ito
with proximity
& experience
– eg. WC
positive vs GP
negative;
‘Education
levels’ better
educated
having more
positive based
on benefits vs
costs etc.
Nuclear demystification
information sharing –
community level and
general media
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Why have Nuclear Energy? • Coastal or inland – Base-load to Stabilise
Grid
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Current Stakeholder
Activities Mitigation
Strategies
Actions
Government -Integrated policy development & planning via the
NNEECC; IMC (DoE, DPE, NT, Def, DEA, DST,
SSA)
-Co-ordinates a Nuclear Communicators TT for
coordinated strategising, planning and
implementation.
-Community Outreach promoting direct interaction.
-Media engagements.
-Exhibitions (partnership – industry, SAYNPS,
WinSA).
-Vendor Parade workshops – nuclear new build
SOE’s -Quarterly Public Safety Information Forum’s
(PSIFs)
-Visitors Centre’s
-Build site EIAs & Public engagement
-Annual emergency exercise drill
-Annual Exhibitions (Science Week)
-Media engagement
-Special Groups Engagements (SAYNPS, WinSA)
Sector 2-3 annual industry conferences
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Current Scenario
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State of Nuclear Communication Strategic
2013 Long term phased Communication Strategy &
Implementation Plan
Key Messaging
Policy – SA is a Uranium producer & nuclear energy will
ensure national energy security + economic benefits.
Emissions reductions by 42% by 2014, and 35% by 2025.
Sites – EIAs implemented to ensure that nuclear sites are
safe with minimal environmental impact
Energy - nuclear power is safe, cheap and stabilises the
electricity grid vs intermittent RE capacity.
Technology - demystification and nuclear usage in everyday
life.
Safety - nuclear is regulated and ready for emergencies.
Industry – industry, business and communities opportunities.
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Communication Objectives
Promote acceptance of the role of nuclear within the
energy mix ito IRP 2010-30 (source diversification iot
ensure secure and sustainable supply.)
Influence public opinion of Government objectives with
the nuclear programme.
Increase public acceptance of nuclear energy.
Increase public awareness of the nuclear programme.
Create a more open and transparent nuclear
programme process.
Make Government information channels the first and
trusted point of call for information on the nuclear
programme.
Demystify and Humanise Nuclear Energy.
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Communication Challenges
Concern
area
Mitigation
Funding NNEECC approved Communication Strategy to lead to
funding decision – costs to be carried by DoE and
SOE’s.
Capacity -Combined efforts between govt and entities.
-Need to train more officials to communicate in nuclear
issues.
Roles &
Responsibi
lities
-NNEECC endorsed structures working together
towards integrated and aggressive communication
campaign.
-Need to encourage independent expert sector voices
(greater public credibility.)
Public
perception
s
-Government leads in directing integrated unified
common messaging towards demystifying Nuclear as a
viable option.
-HSRC 2011&13 National Survey conducted shows
very low levels of nuclear knowledge / awareness.
-Need to promote inclusivity (political & civil) ito
planning processes.
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