Published August 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Japanese approaches to meeting the requirements of the Kyoto protocol

Creators

  • 1. Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Kanagawa Prefecture 240-0198 (Japan)

Description

Since the commencement of Japan's civil nuclear programme in 1966, the importance of nuclear power as an energy source has been growing. This paper discusses Japan's current and future nuclear policy and the issues that will have to be resolved to achieve the twin goals of sufficient energy generation and meeting the requirements of the Kyoto protocol. (author)

Availability note (English)

Available online: http://www.thomastelford.com/jol/

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Energy
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
04
Journal Page Range
p. 255-257
ISSN
0140-4067

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
34000518
Subject category
S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Descriptors DEI
ENERGY POLICY; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; JAPAN; KYOTO PROTOCOL; NUCLEAR POWER
Descriptors DEC
AGREEMENTS; ASIA; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS; MULTILATERAL AGREEMENTS; POWER

Optional Information

Notes
This paper was first presented at the World Nuclear Association Annual Symposium, 5-7 September 2001, London