Nuclear Energy in the SDG Era
Dr Sama Bilbao Y León
Director General, World Nuclear Association
The ABLF Talks | The ABLF City | March 9, 2021
Speaker Introduction:
Dr Sama Bilbao Y León – Championing Climate Justice through Nuclear Innovation
Dr Sama Bilbao Y León is an internationally respected nuclear engineer and energy policy leader, serving as the Director General of the World Nuclear Association. With extensive experience at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, she has long advocated for the integration of nuclear energy into global sustainability and development strategies. Dr Bilbao believes that nuclear is not only a carbon-free energy source but also a powerful enabler of inclusive economic progress, scientific sovereignty, and energy equity. Her leadership brings together rigorous science, ethical governance, and a commitment to ensuring that the energy transition leaves no community behind.
Moderator: Eithne Treanor, Founder and CEO, E Treanor Media
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Date: March 9, 2021
Event: The ABLF Talks, hosted virtually at the ABLF City
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Executive Summary
At a time when the global community faces the dual crises of climate change and post-pandemic recovery, nuclear energy is re-emerging as a critical pillar in the sustainable development agenda. Speaking at the ABLF Talks Live, Dr Sama Bilbao Y León outlined a comprehensive and compelling case for the inclusion of nuclear power in global energy systems. Her address challenged outdated perceptions, spotlighted new-generation technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and called for regulatory equity in green energy markets. The session emphasized nuclear energy’s unique ability to decarbonize heavy industries, provide reliable power to underserved regions, and promote inclusive development. This white paper synthesizes Dr Bilbao’s key insights into a forward-looking vision for nuclear energy’s role in shaping a just, secure, and climate-resilient world.
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