OECD NEA: Preservation of Records, Knowledge and Memory Across Generations
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14 April 2020
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Radioactive waste repositories are designed to isolate waste from the living environment without human intervention over extended periods of time. Nevertheless, the intention is not to abandon the repositories, but to provide the oversight that is necessary to ensure that they are not forgotten by society.
OECD NEA have published a report, serving as a general guide to the Records, Knowledge and Memory (RK&M) preservation topic in nuclear waste management. It is the final report of the "Preservation of RK&M Across Generations" initiative launched in 2011.
The report presents a historical review, addresses ethical considerations, analyses the fundamentals of RK&M preservation, outlines various mechanisms and indicates how to develop these mechanisms into a systemic RK&M preservation strategy. It also aims to inspire and assist a variety of actors so that they can discuss and develop national and repository‑specific RK&M preservation strategies.
Download the report here.
OECD NEA have published a report, serving as a general guide to the Records, Knowledge and Memory (RK&M) preservation topic in nuclear waste management. It is the final report of the "Preservation of RK&M Across Generations" initiative launched in 2011.
The report presents a historical review, addresses ethical considerations, analyses the fundamentals of RK&M preservation, outlines various mechanisms and indicates how to develop these mechanisms into a systemic RK&M preservation strategy. It also aims to inspire and assist a variety of actors so that they can discuss and develop national and repository‑specific RK&M preservation strategies.
Download the report here.
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