The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for Sustainability
Global peace, security, and sustainable energy development depend on effective nuclear energy governance. While the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has served as a cornerstone in this domain, it faces challenges such as trust deficits, inequitable access to nuclear technologies, and regional...
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| description | Global peace, security, and sustainable energy development depend on effective nuclear energy governance. While the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has served as a cornerstone in this domain, it faces challenges such as trust deficits, inequitable access to nuclear technologies, and regional instability. This paper proposes the Qudrat-Ullah Nuclear Peace and Trust (Q-NPT) framework, a dynamic implementation roadmap designed to address these issues. The framework focuses on fostering trust among stakeholders, ensuring equitable access to nuclear technologies, and promoting inclusivity in governance structures. A key theoretical contribution is the integration of trust-building measures with sustainable energy transitions, highlighting nuclear energy’s role in decarbonization and global energy security. The paper outlines actionable pathways for implementing the Q-NPT framework, including enhanced oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), capacity-building initiatives, and training programs to enable safe and sustainable nuclear cooperation, particularly in developing nations. By operationalizing nuclear programs through this approach, the Q-NPT framework aligns nuclear energy governance with global sustainable energy objectives. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a4eb02c74e404d04a43c4f1154741bdd2025-08-20T02:23:04ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-05-011811278410.3390/en18112784The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for SustainabilityHassan Qudrat-Ullah0School of Administrative Studies, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, CanadaGlobal peace, security, and sustainable energy development depend on effective nuclear energy governance. While the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has served as a cornerstone in this domain, it faces challenges such as trust deficits, inequitable access to nuclear technologies, and regional instability. This paper proposes the Qudrat-Ullah Nuclear Peace and Trust (Q-NPT) framework, a dynamic implementation roadmap designed to address these issues. The framework focuses on fostering trust among stakeholders, ensuring equitable access to nuclear technologies, and promoting inclusivity in governance structures. A key theoretical contribution is the integration of trust-building measures with sustainable energy transitions, highlighting nuclear energy’s role in decarbonization and global energy security. The paper outlines actionable pathways for implementing the Q-NPT framework, including enhanced oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), capacity-building initiatives, and training programs to enable safe and sustainable nuclear cooperation, particularly in developing nations. By operationalizing nuclear programs through this approach, the Q-NPT framework aligns nuclear energy governance with global sustainable energy objectives.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2784nuclear energynuclear energy governancedecarbonizationsustainable energytrust-buildingdeveloping nations |
| spellingShingle | Hassan Qudrat-Ullah The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for Sustainability Energies nuclear energy nuclear energy governance decarbonization sustainable energy trust-building developing nations |
| title | The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for Sustainability |
| title_full | The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for Sustainability |
| title_fullStr | The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for Sustainability |
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| title_short | The Q-NPT: Redefining Nuclear Energy Governance for Sustainability |
| title_sort | q npt redefining nuclear energy governance for sustainability |
| topic | nuclear energy nuclear energy governance decarbonization sustainable energy trust-building developing nations |
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