A Study Focused on Identifying Sustainable Pathways to Achieve Net Zero Power Production Emissions Through Informed Citizen Input- 23460

This paper reviews methods of engaging with the public in solving climate change and achieving net zero GHG emissions. Results reported focus on a greenfield province where nuclear power production does not currently exist but an increase in support for SMRs has occurred over the past few years. Methods of engagement included in person focus groups, virtual focus groups, and survey. Aspects of these methods including virtual versus in person, values versus technology discussions, focus groups with industry and mining, and survey with business are described and their results provided. Over the last several years providing information to people about SMRs has improved people's perceptions, but as awareness increases it is not a given that this approach will continue to have these results. Important consideration of context or geography (how people earn their livelihood), the method of engaging with people including the research questions, and the industry and sector make a difference. (author)