UkrNS Became a Partner of the Round Table on the Development of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and the Radioactive Waste Management System

On 20 November 2025, the “Ukrainian Nuclear Forum” Association held a round table titled “The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone: Radioactive Waste (RAW) Management. Current Status, Key Challenges and Future Vision.”

The event was organized in partnership with the Ukrainian Nuclear Society (UkrNS) and the Joint Support Office for Facilitating the Management of the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation in Ukraine (JSO).

The round table brought together representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management, Energoatom, SSTC NRS, specialized enterprises, and European partners to discuss the current state of Ukraine’s RAW management system, the development of infrastructure in the Exclusion Zone, and the alignment of national policy with Euratom directives.

UkrNS President Volodymyr Kholosha delivered a presentation titled “Current State of Radioactive Waste Management,” providing an overview of the regulatory framework, distribution of responsibilities within the sector, key sources of RAW generation, and existing infrastructure. He paid special attention to the current condition of the Shelter object, challenges in implementing targeted programs, and the need to accelerate the development of RAW storage facilities.

UkrNS continues to support professional dialogue among state institutions, experts, and international partners to advance a modern and safe policy for radioactive waste management as an integral part of Ukraine’s nuclear sector development.