 Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy

The Paris Convention on Third Party Liability in the Field of Nuclear Energy, commonly known as the Paris Convention, is an international treaty established to create a framework for liability and compensation in the event of a nuclear accident. Adopted on July 29, 1960, in Paris, France, the convention aims to ensure that victims of nuclear incidents can receive appropriate compensation while also encouraging the development of nuclear power by establishing clear legal responsibilities for operators of nuclear installations.