At WNE 2025, Andra reaffirms its commitment to stakeholder engagement and international cooperation

One of the highlights of the event was the signing of a cooperation agreement between the IAEA and Andra on long-term management of radioactive waste, in the presence of both their Directors Rafael Mariano Grossi and Lydie Evrard. This agreement strengthens a long-standing collaboration and acknowledges France’s excellence and leadership in the field of radioactive waste management.

Andra also participated in the roundtable Beyond Technology: Engagement as a Strategic Enabler for Success and highlighted the need for long-term, transparent and inclusive dialogue with stakeholders to build trust. 

Alongside this roundtable, several presentations introduced the potential market opportunities linked to the Cigéo project.

Throughout the three-day event, Andra’s teams met with many other audiences: international delegations, partners, companies, students, elected representatives, sharing their know-how and expertise. It was an opportunity for the Agency to highlight scientific research, present the progress of the Cigéo project, showcase demonstrations by their robot dog Cigéfix, and introduce their various professions. These exchanges confirmed the growing international interest in France’s approach to radioactive waste management, carried out in the service of future generations.