Radioactive Sources Experts Gather to Discuss Safety and Security
“Radioactive sources are all around us, offering immense societal and economic benefits, but they may also pose a risk. Continue reading
IAEA Mission Finds Solid Regulatory Arrangements in India, Notes Areas for Improvement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission said India’s regulator showed a strong commitment and professionalism to ensure nuclear and radiation safety in the country. Continue reading
Experts Assess Implementation of International Conventions on Nuclear Emergency Response
Countries need to work closely together in the event of a nuclear emergency, so sharing experience and improving emergency preparedness are key tasks stemming from the IAEA’s mandate. Continue reading
Secure Storage, Transport and Soccer Games: Improving Nuclear Security in Cameroon
Nuclear security is a serious matter in all countries – even more so in a region with turbulence and occasional violence, such as Central Africa. Continue reading
IAEA Completes Nuclear Security Advisory Mission in Finland
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts completed today a nuclear security advisory mission in Finland. The mission was carried out at the request of the Finnish Government and hosted by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (... Continue reading
Repurposing Fossil Fuel Power Plant Sites with SMRs to Ease Clean Energy Transition
As coal consumption surges amid energy market turmoil, global efforts to slash the use of the most polluting fossil fuel by 2050 appear increasingly challenged. Continue reading
IAEA Task Force Releases Report on Regulatory Aspects of Water Discharge at Fukushima Daiichi
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Task Force established to review Japan’s discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station today released a report setting out their initial observations o Continue reading
Safety and Security at the Forefront of Next Week’s Conference on Radioactive Sources
What would our world look like without radioactive sources? Radioactive sources have been used extensively — from cancer treatment to sterilization of medical equipment and industrial applications — for decades for the benefit of society. They need to ... Continue reading

