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human health, economies, societies at large and the environment. Questions thus arise regarding nuclear safety, environmental protection and
the liability burden should an accident occur. Also, the Hiroshima
Bombing of 1945 and the increased global terrorist activities raises questions of nuclear security and non-proliferation. Moreover, the intense
regulation of nuclear energy in France has led to the country being a
worldwide leading example of how the industry can yield positive results
through efficient management.
Despite there existing several fears regarding nuclear energy use, this
chapter shows that these can be kept in check if countries develop proper
mechanisms. These include (1) Adherence to international laws, regulations and standards; (2) Establishing stable domestic regimes on nuclear
through sound policy and legal enactments; and (3) Setting up effective
implementation and regulatory bodies to monitor the nuclear activities
to ensure that there is maximum social and environmental protection.
Significant features from both the global and France’s legal regime also
indicate the role of cooperation, multistakeholder engagement, accountability and access to information as well as adherence to the principles
of sustainable development in establishing legal systems. Like the European Union, SSA should also consider putting in place a regional body
and regulations to provide guidance and streamline the activities of the
nuclear industry.
This chapter highlights key areas of nuclear regulation. These include
safety, spent fuels and waste radioactive materials management, accident
liability, transboundary harm, pollution as well as security and nonproliferation. Therefore, as a more significant section of Sub-Saharan
African States braces itself for nuclear energy use, particular focus should
be directed towards establishing clear, secure and effective regulatory
approaches. The assertion is that proper regulation is vital in mitigating
and addressing the challenges associated with the use of nuclear energy
on both the society and environment in line with the principles of
sustainable development.
S. Nakanwagi
human health, economies, societies at large and the environment. Questions thus arise regarding nuclear safety, environmental protection and
the liability burden should an accident occur. Also, the Hiroshima
Bombing of 1945 and the increased global terrorist activities raises questions of nuclear security and non-proliferation. Moreover, the intense
regulation of nuclear energy in France has led to the country being a
worldwide leading example of how the industry can yield positive results
through efficient management.
Despite there existing several fears regarding nuclear energy use, this
chapter shows that these can be kept in check if countries develop proper
mechanisms. These include (1) Adherence to international laws, regulations and standards; (2) Establishing stable domestic regimes on nuclear
through sound policy and legal enactments; and (3) Setting up effective
implementation and regulatory bodies to monitor the nuclear activities
to ensure that there is maximum social and environmental protection.
Significant features from both the global and France’s legal regime also
indicate the role of cooperation, multistakeholder engagement, accountability and access to information as well as adherence to the principles
of sustainable development in establishing legal systems. Like the European Union, SSA should also consider putting in place a regional body
and regulations to provide guidance and streamline the activities of the
nuclear industry.
This chapter highlights key areas of nuclear regulation. These include
safety, spent fuels and waste radioactive materials management, accident
liability, transboundary harm, pollution as well as security and nonproliferation. Therefore, as a more significant section of Sub-Saharan
African States braces itself for nuclear energy use, particular focus should
be directed towards establishing clear, secure and effective regulatory
approaches. The assertion is that proper regulation is vital in mitigating
and addressing the challenges associated with the use of nuclear energy
on both the society and environment in line with the principles of
sustainable development.