Decommissioning and dismantling policy in Spain

Decommissioning and dismantling nuclear installations is an increasingly important topic for governments, regulators, industries and civil society. There are many aspects that have to be carefully considered and planned, in many cases well in advance when they really need to be implemented. In my speech I am going to focus on policy-making considerations. Firstly I will go briefly over the current Spanish strategy on D and D, discussing the know-how we have gained from past experience. Then I will review the challenges that we will have to face in the near future, suggesting possible alternatives and approaches. I will finish talking a little bit about the international scene. (author)