March 9, 2022
FNCA Study Panel

Stakeholder Involvement

Mitsuru Uesaka
ChairmanJapan Atomic Energy Commission

CONTENTS• Picture for Nuclear• Required Structure for Deeper Understanding• Stakeholders’ Activities in Japan• Summary1

Picture for Nuclear••A lot of people continuously have negative images for nuclear: “Dangerous”, “Worrying”, etc.
1/4 Tokyo residents hesitate to recommend food made in Fukushima and travel to Fukushima for fearof radiation.
Descriptions linked to “Nuclear”（multiple answers）(%)

2010.92011.112020.10

dangerous

63.4

68.3

61.0

worrying

45.0

55.9

50.2

difficult to describe

29.0

37.3

31.4

unnecessary

1.6

7.8

7.9

（Reference）Opinion Poll（2020FY）（Japan Atomic Energy Relations organization）

Questionnaire results for Tokyo residents
Are you comfortable enough to encourage
your family/friends to buy food made in
Fukushima Prefecture?

Do you recommend your family/friends fortravelling Fukushima Prefecture?

・ No - for family members 24.2％
for friends and acquaintances 23.5％
reason: radiation
・ Yes - for family members 63.4％
for friends and acquaintances 64.0％

・ No - for family members25･6％
for friends and acquaintances 24.0％
reason : radiation
・ Yes - for family members 61.0％
for family members 62.7％（Reference）Mitsubishi Research Institute “Questionnaire to understand the awareness and understanding of Tokyo residents regarding the reconstruction situation ofFukushima Prefecture and the health effects of radiation”

2Required Structure for Deeper Understanding

Evidence-based
information system＆Excellent searchingsystemCommunication
activities:
two-way dialogues,
Utilization of public
relations and media

Deepening Understanding:Strengthening Information System
based on Objective Facts (outlook)(December, 2016)Engagement with Stakeholder Involvement(March, 2018)3JAEC’s Statement（2016）
What were the Problems?

・Difficult to search – information was not comprehensive
・Not many documents are largely reader-friendly
・Available information produced by internationalorganizations were limited due to language barrier
Our Goal・Nuclear-related organizations should
develop information systems based on
objective evidence and facts.
Japanese can enjoy wide range of choices
based on their own interests and will besatisfied with the results.
Prioritised Information Target

1. Benefits of Nuclear Energy（S+３E）
2. Nuclear Safety and Emergency
Preparedness
3. Radioactive Waste Management
4. Impact on Radiation Exposure
on Human Health4

Strengthening Communication Activities
The Atomic Energy Commission believes that it is important to involve stakeholders
in the nuclear field and have summarised the basic concept in 2018.
How seriously are stakeholders involved in the activities ?
very muchscarcely

A:Development ofInformational Environment

B: Two-way Dialogue

C: Involving Stakeholder

Goal:
To establish an environment
where the fact-based
information can be provided

Goal:
To build up mutual
understanding

Goal:
To engage with the process ofbusiness and policies related tocommunity and stakeholders• Understanding stakeholders’ interestsand expectation through surveys• Consideration for human psychology –excessive safety assurance leads touneasiness• Face-to-Face Dialogue• Encouraging
individual/community-based
participation• Early stakeholders participation• Involvement of younger
generations and women

Trust Building5

For better usage of White Paper on Nuclear Energy 2020
Focusing on issuance of eye-friendly andeasy-to-understand White Paper on Nuclear Energy 2020
 Better arrangement - one-page spread with simpledelimiters At least one chart on one-page spread Intriguing columns with specific topics for deeper
understanding on nuclear energy
Dissemination of White Paper on Nuclear Energy 2020

White Paper on Nuclear Energy 2020 P.11~12

 Delivering the information to the international communities︓
Preparing the White Paper 2020 in English with special features andabstracts to be distributed to overseas organizations
 Introducing White Paper 2020 to students︓
Currently arranging special lectures and seminars to introduce the White
Paper 2020 at universities, graduate schools, colleges of technology, etc

QR code forWhite Paper on Nuclear Energy 20206

Efforts to enhance information sharing and communication

 Information provision initiatives (general approaches)by public organizations
 Hosting symposiums on energy policies
 Organizing nationwide interactive seminars
 Distributing timely articles on websites
 Operating hands-on information centers Others7

Two-way communication activities by the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF)
Implemented various efforts to promote understanding of the next generation and women- their spillover effect and attitude changes are regarded to be considerably influential For two-way communication, we are engaging in:The activities for the next generation, including college and technical college students by providing on-site lecturesThe presentation activities using board games – fun element and enhancing understanding of nuclear power are compatible

The activities for women’s better understanding on nuclear power by holding symposiums and tours of facilities, including power
plants

The activities through cooperation in broader area e.g. co-operation with relevant local organizations

Learning nuclear power generation with fun「Nuclear Power Generation The Board Game」
Number of on-site lecture by JAIF（Jan2005〜Aug2021）(source) 7th September, 2021 The 29th Japan Atomic Energy Commission Meeting Material1 (Japan Atomic Industrial Forum Inc)

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Cooperation with the local communities
at nuclear plants
 Efforts by electric power companies（Example: Actions of Chubu Electric Power Company）

Dialogue by individual visits toall households

Explanation of safetymeasures by caravan

Opinion exchange
meeting

Nuclear power plantsite tour

9ENE-LEARNING (FEPC: The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan)
FEPC supports energy and environmental education at schools so that students who will lead the future candeepen their understanding of energy issues and acquire knowledge that encourage them to think and act attheir own initiativeeg. ‘Energy Traveler’ (educational material) - today’s state and issues of energy  Including introductory and summary videos, student textbooks, and teacher
guides Target : junior high school students(Introduction contents)•Distribution of world resources and everincreasing global energy consumption•Energy self-sufficiency rate of major countries•Power generation cost•

Ever-increasing global CO2 emissions•Characteristics of power generating
alternatives•

Future energy mix ・ S + 3E

(source) FEPC (The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan) Website

10Summary• Many Japanese still have a negative image ofNuclear• Required Structure for Deeper Understanding-Evidence-based Information System and Excellent
Searching System-Communication Activities• Stakeholdersʼ Activities in Japan-Public Sector-Private Sector-For Young Generation11