FNCA Workshop (WS) on Human Resources Development (HRD) 2015 was held in Fukui, Japan, from 19 to 21 August, 2015, sponsored by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, and co-sponsored by Fukui Prefectural Government, The Wakasa Wan Energy Research Center (WERC), and the University of Fukui.

During the workshop, participants from 11 countries delivered country report focusing on following topics.

• National Policy of Stakeholder Involvement for Promotion of Nuclear Energy Program
• National Strategy of Training Nuclear Communicators

And Dr. Miyoko O. WATANABE, Senior Director, Center for Science Communication, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) gave invited speech on "Science Communication for Stakeholder Involvement", and also Mr. Fumiaki KATAOKA, from JAEA Tsuruga Head Office gave invited speech on "Community Relation Activities of JAEA Tsuruga".

As the result of discussion, WS proposed "Education material and practical lectures at school" and "Effective operation of nuclear HRD network" as the topics for next WS.

On 21 August, Open Seminar entitled "Perspectives of Nuclear Power and Radiation Application in Asia" was held gathering about 60 participants from local companies, universities, etc.

Lastly, technical visit to Fukui Atomic Information Center "At Home" was conducted.

Opening Session
Dr. Tsukasa YAMAMURA, Director of the Office for Nuclear Non-Proliferation Science and Technology, Research and Development Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) provided opening address, in which he emphasized importance of the role of Nuclear Communicators who can communicate with stakeholders in plain language especially after TEPCO's Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Accident. Then the participants commemorate Dr. Sueo MACHI, the former FNCA Coordinator of Japan by a moment of silence. This was followed by welcome address by Mr. Nobuaki ASAHI, Chairman of the Wakasa Wan Energy Research Center, Japan. He addressed that Fukui Prefecture will continuously contribute to the activities related to nuclear human resources development (HRD) as well as nuclear safety technology, as the nuclear advanced prefecture which has the largest number of NPP in Japan.
The WS agenda was adopted without change. Participants introduced themselves.

Session 1
Dr. Kiyonobu YAMASHITA, Project Leader of Japan, summarized past activities of this HRD project. He specified following 2 points as the assignment of this phase (2014-2016).
• Development of HRD strategy on nuclear communication
• Discussion on the important policy for nuclear HRD and so on by senior officials

Session 2-1
The participants of 5 member countries gave speech on "National Policy of Stakeholder Involvement for Promotion of Nuclear Energy Program".
Dr. Takeshi IIMOTO, Associate Professor, Division for Environment, Health and Safety, The University of Tokyo, introduced Japan's situation and activities on energy and radiation education, explaining the change of the education strategy after Fukushima accident and the example of the text books and web platform which support teachers.
As country report, Australia introduced its nuclear education and cooperation activities. Indonesia presented its status and challenges in development of the nuclear power program and its concerns and difficulties for stakeholder involvement. China introduced its history on stakeholder involvement during the promotion of the NPP programs as well as the laws, acts and regulations on stakeholder involvements.

Special Session 1
Dr. Miyoko O. WATANABE, Director-General, Center for Science Communication, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) provided speech on "Science Communication for Stakeholder Involvement". She explained what is needed for science communication, drawing citizen's demands and trusts for scientists and engineers, as well as scientists' awareness on science communication. She also introduced activities conducted by JST, including Science Agora, funding for local network, and information dissemination using web media and publication.

Special Session 2
Mr. Fumiaki KATAOKA, Deputy General Manager, Fukui Community Relations Office, Administration Department, Tsuruga Head Office, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), provided speech on "Community Relations Activities of JAEA Tsuruga". He introduced the activities to promote understanding on JAEA's R&D, which includes site tour, briefing at local council, meeting, and participation in local activities and volunteers.

Session 2-2
The participants of 6 member countries gave speech on "National Policy of Stakeholder Involvement for Promotion of Nuclear Energy Program". Each country presented the characterization of a major stakeholder, their efforts to support stakeholder involvement as well as current activity in this process as country reports. The participants noted that stakeholder involvement is important, especially during the process of promoting nuclear power programs.

Session 2-3
In conclusions of country reports, the participants noted following points;
• For newcomer countries, before decision being made to introduce nuclear power, two major challenges have to be overcome by the governments i.e. public perception about nuclear and the need of nuclear power as far as energy security is concerned.
• Best practices and lessons learned from Japan and other NPP operating countries are important for newcomers to emulate in the process of nuclear information dissemination and stakeholder involvement. Japan and other NPP operating countries have had extensive experiences and have refined the tools and techniques they have been using to engage and interact with stakeholders, including local communities as well as decision makers.

Session 3-1
The participants of 7 member countries gave speech on "National Strategy of Training Nuclear Communicators". During the discussion, member countries were requested to make national HRD networks operate effectively, in order to promote the HRD programs for nuclear communicators. In this case, the experience of Japan must be valuable for member countries which plan to introduce NPP. And it was recognized that the role of nuclear communicators has become even more important after Fukushima accident.

Session 3-2
The participants of 4 member countries gave speech on "National Strategy of Training Nuclear Communicators " continuously. According to Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, one of the most important issues in the nuclear power projects is to disseminate and raise public awareness and understanding of nuclear energy and radiation safety. Some countries mentioned that national nuclear policy should contain the nuclear energy education and the programs of HRD for nuclear communicators. Training of nuclear communicators will play an important role in nuclear newcomer countries, and international cooperation for the development of the training of nuclear communicators has a vital importance.

Session 3-3
The round table discussed collaborative opportunities as well as needs of the participating countries. It was agreed that teaching material/course work developed for schools (teachers and students) will be shared (note that not all is available in English). Each participating country can adapt it with regards to its national educational requirements.
It was found that teaching experience could be improved in addition to the communication to the public. There was interest in developing computer games. A list of curriculum items for a nuclear communicator would be useful, but it's needed to take account of different needs with regards to audiences, in particular the difference for countries who are establishing a nuclear power programme.
The 'debunk handbook' was mentioned in view of addressing negative attitudes towards nuclear.

Session 4
Dr. YAMASHITA proposed the following topics for discussion in the next HRD Workshop in 2016:

It was noted that topic c) is not appropriate, because there is no difference between HRD for light water reactors and one for small and medium reactors. Thus, it was decided to consider just the first two proposals. The participating countries were encouraged to submit additional topics for consideration for the next workshop by the first week of September.
The final topics for the 2016 HRD workshop will be decided in the Coordinators Meeting in March 2016.

Closing Session
Dr. YAMASHITA provided the draft of the Conclusion and Recommendation of the WS, and it was amended and finalized. Conclusion and Recommendation is attached in ANNEX.
Closing remarks were delivered by Dr. YAMAMURA.

Open Seminar "Perspectives of Nuclear Power and Radiation Application in Asia"
On 21 August, Open Seminar entitled "Perspectives of Nuclear Power and Radiation Application in Asia" was held at Fukui International Activities Plaza. Following address and lectures were delivered;

Technical Visit to Fukui Atomic Information Center "At Home"
After the Open Seminar, a technical visit was conducted at Fukui Atomic Information Center "At Home".

Annex: Conclusion and Recommendation
Conclusion and Recommendation of FNCA HRD Workshop
(Aug., 2015, Fukui)

The participants are encouraged to submit topics for the next workshop by the first week of September 2015, to the FNCA secretariat.

The meeting suggested that the selection of specific topics for the next HRD workshop should be finalized by the next Coordinators Meeting.