Dana Drábová, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Text: The Embassy of Japan in the Czech Republic; Photo: Archive
On 3rd November, 2024, the Government of Japan announced the award of The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to the Chairperson of the State Office for Nuclear Safety, Ms. Dana Drábová, for her contribution toward strengthening relations between Japan and the Czech Republic in the field of nuclear energy.
The Order was presented to Ms. Drábová on 6th November at the Imperial Palace in the presence of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
Name of the laureate:
Ing. Dana Drábová, Ph.D.
Type of award:
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
Merits:
Contribution to the strengthening of relations between Japan and the Czech Republic in the field of nuclear energy Ing. Dana Drábová, Ph.D., has been President of the State Office for Nuclear Safety (SÚJB) since 1999, and has previously held senior positions in organisations such as the Western European Nuclear Regulators Association (WENRA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
She is an important figure in the field of nuclear energy in both the Czech Republic and worldwide.
Since the March 2011 Fukushima 1 nuclear accident, she has actively sought to disseminate highly expert information and scientifically based assessments of the situation. Through her activities, she significantly contributes to the correct understanding of Japan’s handling of the consequences of the accident by both the Czech public and the international community. Since 2018, Ms. Dana Drábová has also acted as an external advisor to the Japanese Government on nuclear regulation. Her useful advice, based on extensive experience and international trends in the field, has made a significant contribution toward improving the management of nuclear surveillance in Japan.