Hardly any topic is discussed as controversially by society as the final disposal of high-level waste. In Germany, the last nuclear power plant will be shut down in 2022. While feasible solutions are foreseeable for low- and medium-level wastes, a final repository for high-level material does not yet exist worldwide. The Baden-Württemberg Foundation for Energy and Climate Protection and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will discuss approaches to solving the scientific-technical and so-cietal challenges with experts from politics, industry, and sci-ence at the symposium “Endlagerung” (final disposal) on Wednesday, June 13.
In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.