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IAEA Releases Annual Data on Illicit Trafficking of Nuclear and other Radioactive Material

A total of 146 incidents of illegal or unauthorized activities involving nuclear and other radioactive material were reported in 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today in an annual fact sheet summarizing data from the IAEA Incid... Continue reading

Review Meeting of Convention on Nuclear Safety Identifies Shared Priorities for Future Action

Strengthening national regulatory capabilities, taking into account safety aspects of new and innovative technologies; fostering international collaboration and peer review missions; and strengthening emergency preparedness and response arrangements we... Continue reading

IAEA Mission Says Viet Nam is Committed to Nuclear Security, Encourages Further Strengthening of the National Nuclear Security Regime

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team concluded an International Security Advisory Mission (INSServ) to Viet Nam today. Continue reading

Update 152 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, said his visit to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) this week had confirmed his assessment of the seriousness of the nuclear safety and securi... Continue reading

IAEA and FAO Engage Youth in STEM with First-of-a-Kind Space-Themed Event

Students, Ambassadors and members of the scientific community met this week for the IAEA–FAO event on Seeds in Space: ‘Cosmic crops’ for food security and climate change adaptation. Continue reading

IAEA Director General Grossi Travels to Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant Next Week

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, travels to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) next week to assess first-hand the serious nuclear safety and security situation at the facility ... Continue reading

Nuclear Explained – Seeds in Space for Food Security on Earth (Re-run)

What happens when seeds are exposed to microgravity, extreme low temperatures and cosmic radiation? The IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched seeds into space to find out. Continue reading

IAEA Launches Global Network to Improve Management of Water Resources

On World Water Day, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a global network to empower countries to develop tailored water management strategies. The Global Water Analysis Laboratory (GloWAL) Network provides  assistance for Member ... Continue reading