International Association (NGO)
To further promote the exchange of experience and sharing of information regarding safe practice and technology development of nuclear energy, NSC encourages and supports its personnel to join nuclear professional societies and actively participate in international meetings and conferences held by international nuclear organizations. Staff members and management have been energetically associated with such organizations as the Pacific Nuclear Council (PNC), the International Nuclear Societies Council (INSC), the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF), the American Nuclear Society (ANS), the European Nuclear Society (ENS), U.S. Health Physics Society, WIN (Women in Nuclear) Global, World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS), Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), Fissile Material Working Group (FMWG), and etc.
 

List of associations	List of associations Website
International Nuclear Societies Council (INSC)	http://insc.ans.org/
Pacific Nuclear Council (PNC)	http://www.webetc.info/pnc/homeframe_pnc.html
World Energy Council (WEC)	http://www.worldenergy.org/
American Nuclear Society (ANS)	http://www.ans.org/
Nuclear Net (NucNet)	http://www.worldnuclear.org/
European Nuclear Society (ENS)	http://www.euronuclear.org/
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)	http://www.nei.org/
Japan Atomic Industrial Forum annual meeting (JAIF)	http://www.jaif.or.jp/en/
WiN (Women in Nuclear) Global	http://www.win-global.org/
Health Physics Society (HPS)	https://www.hps.org/
Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI)	http://www.nti.org/
World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS)	https://www.wins.org/
Institute of Nuclear Material Management (INMM)	https://www.inmm.org/
Fissile Material Working Group (FMWG)	http://www.fmwg.org/
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)	http://csis.org/

 International Organization & Countries

European Commission
Following the amending Nuclear Safety Directive (2014/87/Euratom), the European Union (EU) significantly enhanced its leadership in nuclear safety worldwide. The amendment is based on nuclear risk and safety assessments (stress tests) carried out in 2011 and 2012, the lessons learned from the Fukushima nuclear accident, and the safety requirements of the Western European Nuclear Regulators Association (WENRA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In 2015 the European Commission published a report on the progress made in EU countries on implementing the nuclear safety directive. Overall, the report found a good level of compliance with the rules. The next national reports are submitted in 2020.

United States of America
The USA is the world's largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for more than 30% of worldwide nuclear generation of electricity. There are now 94 units operable (96.6 GWe) and two under construction. Following a 30-year period in which few new reactors were built, it is expected that two more new units will come online soon after 2020, these resulting from 16 licence applications made since mid-2007 to build 24 new nuclear reactors. Beginning in the late 1990s, US government policy and funding decisions have encouraged the development of greater civilian nuclear capacity. The commitment to nuclear power as part of the USA's long-term energy strategy continues, but there has been a reduction in some nuclear programs as a result of greater emphasis on alternative sources of energy and the economics of gas-fired power. The disposal and storage of high-level nuclear waste remains a major unresolved issue. 

France
France derives about 75% of its electricity from nuclear energy, due to a long-standing policy based on energy security. This share is to be reduced to 50% by 2025. France is the world's largest net exporter of electricity due to its very low cost of generation, and gains over EUR 3 billion per year from this. France has been very active in developing nuclear technology. Reactors and fuel products and services are a major export. About 17% of France's electricity is from recycled nuclear fuel.

Japan
Japan needs to import about 90% of its energy requirements. Its first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in mid-1966, and nuclear energy has been a national strategic priority since 1973. This came under review following the 2011 Fukushima accident but has been confirmed. Up until 2011, Japan was generating some 30% of electricity from its reactors and this was expected to increase to at least 40% by 2017. The plan is now for at least 20% by 2030, from a depleted fleet. The first two reactors restarted in August and October 2015, with a further seven having restarted since. 18 reactors are currently in the process of restart approval.

Russia
Russia is moving steadily forward with plans for much expanded role of nuclear energy, including development of new reactor technology. It is committed to closing the fuel cycle, and sees fast reactors as key to this. Exports of nuclear goods and services are a major Russian policy and economic objective. Over 20 nuclear power reactors are confirmed or planned for export construction. Russia is a world leader in fast neutron reactor technology and is consolidating this through its Proryv ('Breakthrough') project.

China
The impetus for increasing nuclear power share in China is increasingly due to air pollution from coal-fired plants. China's policy is for closed fuel cycle. China has become largely self-sufficient in reactor design and construction, as well as other aspects of the fuel cycle, but is making full use of western technology while adapting and improving it. Relative to the rest of the world, a major strength is the nuclear supply chain. China's policy is to "go global" with exporting nuclear technology including heavy components in the supply chain. In November 2020, the Unit 5 of the Fuqing nuclear power plant in southeast China's Fujian Province, which is China's first nuclear facility using the domestically developed third-generation reactor design (Hualong One technology), was successfully connected to the grid. 

South Korea
South Korea is among the world's most prominent nuclear energy countries, and exports its technology widely. It is currently involved in the building of the UAE's first nuclear power plant, under a $20 billion contract. 24 reactors provide about one-third of South Korea's electricity from 23 GWe of plant. Nuclear energy has been a strategic priority for South Korea, but the new president elected in 2017 is aiming to phase it out over some 45 years. 

India
India has a largely indigenous nuclear power programme. The Indian government is committed to growing its nuclear power capacity as part of its massive infrastructure development programme. The government has set ambitious targets to grow nuclear capacity. Because India is outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty due to its weapons program, it was for 34 years largely excluded from trade in nuclear plant or materials, which has hampered its development of civil nuclear energy until 2009. Due to earlier trade bans and lack of indigenous uranium, India has uniquely been developing a nuclear fuel cycle to exploit its reserves of thorium. Since 2010, a fundamental incompatibility between India’s civil liability law and international conventions limits foreign technology provision. India has a vision of becoming a world leader in nuclear technology due to its expertise in fast reactors and thorium fuel cycle.

Canada
About 15% of Canada's electricity comes from nuclear power, with 19 reactors mostly in Ontario providing 13.5 GWe of power capacity. Canada had plans to expand its nuclear capacity over the next decade by building two more new reactors, but these have been deferred. For many years Canada has been a leader in nuclear research and technology, exporting reactor systems developed in Canada as well as a high proportion of the world supply of radioisotopes used in medical diagnosis and cancer therapy. 

United Kingdom
The UK generates about 20% of its electricity from nuclear, but almost half of current capacity is to be retired by 2025. The UK has implemented a thorough assessment process for new reactor designs and their siting. The UK has privatized power generation and liberalized its electricity market, which together make major capital investments problematic. Construction has commenced on the first of a new generation of nuclear plants.

Ukraine
Ukraine is heavily dependent on nuclear energy – it has 15 reactors generating about half of its electricity. Ukraine receives most of its nuclear services and nuclear fuel from Russia, but is reducing this dependence by buying fuel from Westinghouse. In 2004 Ukraine commissioned two large new reactors. The government plans to maintain nuclear share in electricity production to 2030, which will involve substantial new build. The government is looking to the West for both technology and investment in its nuclear plants. In December 2015, the board of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) has approved a 10-year life extension of unit 2 of the South Ukraine nuclear power plant until the end of 2025.

Sweden
Sweden has 7 operating nuclear power reactors providing about 40% of its electricity. In 1980, the government decided to phase out nuclear power. In June 2010, Parliament voted to repeal this policy. The country's 1997 energy policy allowed 10 reactors to operate longer than envisaged by the 1980 phase-out policy, but also resulted in the premature closure of a two-unit plant (1.2 GWe). Some 1.6 GWe was subsequently added in uprates to the remaining ten reactors. In 2015 decisions were made to close four older reactors by 2020, removing 2.7 GWe net. 

Germany
Germany until March 2011 obtained one quarter of its electricity from nuclear energy, using 17 reactors. The figure is now about 12%, while over 40% of electricity comes from coal, the majority of that from lignite. A coalition government formed after the 1998 federal elections had the phasing out of nuclear energy as a feature of its policy. With a new government in 2009, the phase-out was cancelled, but then reintroduced in 2011, with eight reactors shut down immediately.Public opinion in Germany remains broadly opposed to nuclear power with virtually no support for building new nuclear plants. Germany has some of the lowest wholesale electricity prices in Europe and some of the highest retail prices, due to its energy policies. Taxes and surcharges account for more than half the domestic electricity price.

Belgium
Belgium has seven nuclear reactors generating about half of its electricity. Belgium's first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1974. Since 2003 there has been little government support for nuclear energy, and nuclear power generation, the lowest-cost source of power, incurs a € 0.5 cent/kWh tax 2014.

Spain
Spain has seven nuclear reactors generating about a fifth of its electricity. Its first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1968. A new uranium mining project is commencing. Government commitment to the future of nuclear energy in Spain has been uncertain, but has firmed up as the cost of subsidizing renewable becomes unaffordable.

Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has six nuclear reactors generating about one-third of its electricity. Its first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1985. Government commitment to the future of nuclear energy is strong, and was reaffirmed in mid-2015 energy policy. Policy calls for a substantial increase in nuclear capacity by 2040. 

Switzerland
Switzerland has 4 nuclear reactors generating up to 40% of its electricity. Two large new units were planned. A national vote had confirmed nuclear energy as part of Switzerland's electricity mix. In June 2011 parliament resolved not to replace any reactors, and hence to phase out nuclear power gradually, and this was confirmed in a 2017 referendum.

Finland
Finland has four nuclear reactors providing nearly 30% of its electricity. A fifth reactor is now under construction and another is planned, to take the nuclear contribution to about 60% and replace coal. Provisions for radioactive waste disposal are well advanced.

Hungary
Hungary has four nuclear reactors generating about half of its electricity. Its first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1982. The Hungarian Parliament has expressed overwhelming support for building two new power reactors, and a contract has been signed for these.

Slovakia
Slovakia has four nuclear reactors generating half of its electricity and two more under construction. Slovakia's first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1972. Government commitment to the future of nuclear energy is strong.

Argentina
Argentina has three nuclear reactors generating about 5% of its electricity. Its first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1974.
A small locally-designed power reactor prototype, CAREM25, is under construction. A further reactor is to be built by China National Nuclear Corporation. 

Armenia
Armenia has relied heavily on nuclear power since 1976. It has one reactor in operation which is undergoing modernisaton to extend its operating lifetime.
Armenia is considering the development of a new nuclear unit. 

Bulgaria
Bulgaria has two nuclear reactors, located in Kozlodui near Danube River,   generating about one-third of its electricity. Bulgaria's first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1974. Government commitment to the future of nuclear energy is strong.

Republic of China (Taiwan)
There are four NPPs at Chinshan, Kuosheng, Maanshan and Lungmen (currently mothballed), owned by state-run utility Taipower, with two units at each site. After President Ing-Wen Tsai’s won re-election in 2020, Taiwan continues to strive toward its goal of “nuclear-free homeland”, which indicates that the existing nuclear power plants shut down permanently as their 40-year operating licenses expire. The competent authority, Nuclear Safety Commission (NSC), issued the decommissioning permit for the Chinshan Plant in July 2019 after the review of the decommissioning plan was completed by the NSC in June 2017, and the review of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report was done by the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) in May 2019. Also, the NSC has completed the review of the Kuosheng Plant’s decommissioning plan in October 2020. The issuance of the decommissioning permit for the Kuosheng Plant is pending the approval of the EIA report from the EPA. As for the Maanshan Plant, the NSC has also requested that Taipower submit the decommissioning plan for review three years before the scheduled permanent shutdown according to the law.

 Taiwan UNSCR 1540-20130731