This report was produced by the World Nuclear Association's Waste Management Working Group. It presents a world-wide review of significant progress made in radioactive waste management from July 2000 to February 2002.

In writing this report, the working group has considered all categories of radioactive wastes, from the whole nuclear fuel cycle. The levels of progress that are considered here include international and national decisions, commercial commissions, as well as scientific and technological advancements.

March 2002

The Waste Management Working Group:

Mr Xavier Rincel COGEMA Chairman
Ms Sylvie Aubry EDF
Mr Herbert Bay NOK (KKG)
Mr Jochem Becker Uranerz
Mr Pierre Debiève Belgonucléaire
Mr Guy Demazy Synatom
Dr Ian Duncan Consultant
Mr Stan Frost Cameco
Dr Wolfgang Kersting GKN
Mr Veijo Ryhaenen Posiva
Mr Sami Tulonen Foratom
Dr David Warner BNFL
Ms Marika Westman SKB
Ms Emma Cornish World Nuclear Association (Secretary)
Dr Rachel Walker World Nuclear Association