How did Stand Up Start?

Stand up for Nuclear has evolved from our original one day event called Nuclear Pride Fest. Back in 2018 the Nuclear Pride Coalition was formed and decided that a day of action for nuclear was needed. It was in 2019 that we knew that one day in one location was not enough. Nuclear was and continues to be in trouble all around the world.

In less than 2 years, the movement went from one single event in one location to multiple events all over the world taking place all throughout the month of September.

Why are you doing this?

We believe that nuclear is the key to building a sustainable clean energy future. With nuclear, we can lessen our impact on the natural environment, keep our air clean, and reliably provide abundant clean energy for all. BUT nuclear is under attack and continues to be undervalued.

Every year during the month of September, there will be Stand Up Season. Every weekend, pro-nuclear activists around the world will stand up for nuclear to show support for this revolutionary technology and educate the public on its importance for prosperity — and posterity! 

What is Stand Up’s Message?

Our message is simple, “The world needs nuclear”

We believe nuclear is a remarkable technology because it is so energy-dense its small land footprint allows humans to lessen their impact on the world while also providing healthy, long, prosperous lives for humans. Nuclear provides clean abundant energy, protects our air, brings wealth to a nation, provides sustainable fulfilling jobs, as well as allows countries to become energy independent.

Our future is bright with nuclear.

What is Stand Up Season?

In 2021, Stand Up events will take place throughout the month of September. However, as the movement continues to grow, events are happening before and after the month of September.

What does a Stand Up consist of?

A Stand Up will look different depending on the host of the event and the city it takes place in. However, it usually consists of spending a minimum of two hours in a public area. This can include a park, a train station, central plaza, or other public spaces where you would have a table and/or signs to show support of nuclear energy and talk to passersby. (Each event dependent on country/state will of course have a personalized message dependent on their nuclear situation)

Past events have had balloons, colorful banners, melty the polar bear, a drawing station, a fun with radiation booth, as well as others. However, as the world continues to live through a pandemic, events have been both online and in person.

What do I have to do to participate?

All we’re asking is that people attend their local Stand Up in support of nuclear energy and its benefits — that’s it! 

If you don’t see your country on the list of Stand-Ups, contact us to register your city for its own Stand Up for Nuclear or put you in contact with the local coordinator.

Who is the Nuclear Pride Coalition?

The Nuclear Pride Coalition is an alliance of independent, grassroots civil society organizations and individuals who advocate for maintaining existing nuclear plants and expanding the global nuclear fleet. 

The founding Nuclear Pride Coalition members are

  • Ecomodernist Society (Finland)

  • Ecomodernist Society (Netherlands)

  • Energy for Humanity (UK - Switzerland)

  • Environmental Progress (U.S.)

  • Partei der Humanisten (Germany)

  • Mothers for Nuclear (Switzerland)

  • Nuklearia (Germany)

  • Saving Our Planet (France-UK-Norway-Turkey)

  • Ecomodernist Society (“Ökomoderne”, Germany)

  • The Thorium MSR Foundation (Netherlands)

  • Students for Nuclear (U.S.)

  • Voices of Nuclear (France)

  • Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy (France)

  • Nuclear Mythbusters (Taiwan)

  • Green Nuclear Energy Student Alliance (South Korea)

  • Seattle Friends of Fission (U.S.)

  • 100 TWh (Belgium)

Are you funded by the industry?

No, Stand Up for Nuclear is independent, meaning no contributions from energy companies or energy interests. We rely on small donations and philanthropic contributions to put on these events. 

How is the nuclear industry involved in this event?

Stand Up for Nuclear is open to everyone! We highly encourage nuclear plant workers, engineers, and other industry employees to attend their local event to Stand Up with us. 

Do you need volunteers?

We need you to help grow our pro-nuclear movement — whoever you are, however much time you have. And a movement needs all kinds, from artists to designers to scientists to... well, you.

Do I need to get a permit to host a Stand Up?

Depending on where you decide to host your Stand Up, you may have to receive authorization from the city or local authorities. Be sure to contact your local government to determine what you need.

Do you have materials I can use for my Stand Up?

Yes! Sign up to host a Stand Up in your city and we will send you resources including press releases, banners, logos, printed materials, and anything else we have used at past events.