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IAEA Mission Reviews Finnish Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission said Finland has strengthened its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety and made progress in recent years. Continue reading

The Safety and Security of Small Modular Reactors

Advanced reactors such as small modular reactors and other innovative designs are expected to provide considerable benefits to society and play a large role in decarbonizing our economies. These nuclear technologies can be very different from the curre... Continue reading

Nuclear Reimagined: Artists Unveil New Images of Nuclear Power Ahead of IAEA Ministerial Conference

Orchids nestled by a rose-lit shore; a star birth across galaxies – these are some of the re-imaginings of nuclear power submitted in the 2022 Nuclear Power Art Contest. Continue reading

IAEA’s Grossi Meets Russia’s Putin to Help Prevent Nuclear Accident in Ukraine, Calls for ZNPP Safety and Security Protection Zone

Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi today met with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the IAEA’s efforts to prevent a nuclear accident during the current military conflict in Ukraine, stressing the urgent need to establish a safety and secu... Continue reading

IAEA Reviews Slovenia’s Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response Framework

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded a five-day follow-up mission to review the emergency preparedness and response framework for nuclear and radiological emergencies in Slovenia. Continue reading

IAEA Director General Grossi and Ukrainian President Zelensky Meet in Kyiv, Discuss Situation at ZNPP

Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi held a positive and constructive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv today, discussing the situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in light of recent developments regarding... Continue reading

IAEA Director General Visits Armenia: Discusses Nuclear Energy and Cancer Care

Armenia can look to IAEA support in ensuring its low-carbon nuclear power is safe and secure, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said during his two-day visit to the country this week. Continue reading

Update 112 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, said he will engage in consultations with the relevant authorities following reports today that Russia plans to supervise operations of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya... Continue reading