Leading Nuclear Excellence
Beyond Borders, United for Safety.
We firmly believe that nuclear safety is not bound by borders. By connecting nations, operators, and providers, WANO facilitates the exchange of best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Why become a member?
Multiple categories of membership are established based on participation, representation and influence over nuclear safety.
- Access to resources
- Networking and Events
- Analysis and Review
- Learning and Development
- Support and Advice
Ignite your passion
Discover an exciting career in nuclear safety.
Working at WANO gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and learn about nuclear safety on an international scale.
WANO x World Nuclear Association
WNA – Shaping nuclear industry standards.
Hear from Dr. Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of World Nuclear Association, as she speaks about the role WANO and the WNA play today in the nuclear industry.
Latest news
Special 40th anniversary of Chornobyl report published in World Nuclear News
An article marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl accident has been published in World Nuclear News.
WANO Statement on the 40th anniversary of Chornobyl
Since WANO’s foundation nearly four decades ago, the nuclear industry has made positive progress and good developments to maximise safety and reliability worldwide.
WANO Statement on Situation in the Middle East
WANO is aware of recent reports regarding an incident at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran.
Maintenance Industry Working Group (MA I-WG) Gathers in South Korea
Presentations from INPO, CEZ, a.s., Bruce Power, OKG and others provided practical tools, case studies, and renewed approaches to training, cultural improvement, industrial safety, and risk management.
WANO Statement on Situation in the Middle East
WANO is aware of recent news reports regarding a potential incident involving the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran.
WANO statement on the fifteenth anniversary of Fukushima
Fukushima remains a pivotal lesson that the industry will never forget.
WANO Rolls Out New Enhanced Performance Monitoring Initiative for its Members
WANO aims to connect every company and country in the world that has an operating nuclear power plant, or a new unit under construction, to achieve the highest possible standards of nuclear safety.
Equipment Reliability I-WG Meeting Takes Place in Baden, Switzerland
Hosted by swissnuclear, the meeting was attended by more than 80 representatives of 28 organisations across 20 countries.
WANO hosts its 2025 Global Young Generation Forum in Budapest
A wide range of industry issues were discussed at the YG Forum, which was attended by 48 industry professionals.
Industry CNOs support each other in driving sustained excellence worldwide
WANO hosted the annual Global Chief Nuclear Officers’ (CNO) Forum in Budapest, Hungary from Monday 20 to Tuesday 21 October 2025.
Quality Control I-WG Meeting Takes Place in Temelín, Czech Republic
Hosted by CEZ, the meeting was attended by more than 40 participants from 21 organisations across 21 countries.
Industry leaders convene in Zurich to accelerate progress in maximising performance at stations worldwide
The conference, held in Zurich, Switzerland, provided attendees the opportunity to share common challenges, exchange information and best practices, assess and benchmark plant and industry performance and network with each other.