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The work programme of NERIS in post-accident recovery
T Schneider1, S Andronopoulos2, J Camps3
1a Nuclear Evaluation Protection Centre, CEPN, 28 rue de la Redoute, 92260 Fontenay-aux-Roses, France.
Annals of the ICRP
|April 14, 2018
Summary
The European platform NERIS enhances nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness by focusing on impact assessments, countermeasures, and preparedness frameworks. Key lessons from Fukushima inform future research on transparency, monitoring, and stakeholder involvement.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness
- Disaster Informatics
- Environmental Monitoring
Background:
- The European platform NERIS was established in 2010 to improve nuclear and radiological emergency response and recovery.
- It comprises 57 organizations from 28 countries, fostering dialogue and methodological development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the NERIS Strategic Research Agenda, addressing key challenges in nuclear and radiological events.
- To incorporate lessons learned from the Fukushima accident into future research activities.
Main Methods:
- Structuring research around three main challenges: radiological impact assessment, countermeasures, and preparedness frameworks.
- Identifying critical issues for post-accident management based on past events.
Main Results:
- The research agenda focuses on impact assessments, countermeasures, decision support, disaster informatics, and preparedness frameworks.
- Fukushima highlighted the need for transparency, environmental monitoring, uncertainty management, social media use, stakeholder involvement, societal/ethical/economic considerations, and enhanced training.
Conclusions:
- NERIS plays a crucial role in advancing European preparedness for nuclear and radiological emergencies.
- Future research must address multifaceted aspects of emergency and recovery, informed by real-world accident experiences.
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