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IAEA Board Calls on Iran to Fully Implement its Safeguards Obligations

The IAEA Board of Governors today adopted a resolution calling on the Islamic Republic of Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA in implementing its NPT Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol and satisfy the IAEA's requests without further delay. Continue reading

Nuclear Safeguards during an International Pandemic

At the June 2020 meeting of the Board of Governors, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi presented reports on the Agency’s COVID‑19 related work. Continue reading

Drone Test Yields Breakthrough for Use of Nuclear Technique to Fight Mosquitoes – IAEA Study

The use of drones can significantly increase effectiveness and reduce costs in the application of a nuclear technique to suppress disease-carrying mosquitoes, according to an IAEA study. Continue reading

New IAEA Reports on Response to the COVID–19 Pandemic

As the world grapples with COVID‑19, the IAEA has adjusted ways of working to ensure its operations continue with minimal disruptions under the extraordinary circumstances. Continue reading

Advising Nuclear Power Plants on Lifetime Extensions: the IAEA’s SALTO Service

An increasing number of countries are looking into the long-term operation of their nuclear power plants – extending their lifetime beyond what they had originally been designed for three or four decades ago. To support operators and regulators in the ... Continue reading

Preparing the World for Future Pandemics

A new global initiative will use nuclear science to better manage pandemic threats, such as COVID-19. Continue reading

IAEA Launches Initiative to Help Prevent Future Pandemics

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, launched an initiative today to strengthen global preparedness for future pandemics like COVID-19. Continue reading

Despite Lockdown, IAEA Continues Nuclear Verification and Supports Countries Fighting COVID-19 in Largest Ever Operation, Director General Tells Agency’s Board

The IAEA has carried out its largest ever operation by delivering 319 consignments of equipment for COVID-19 detection and diagnosis, personal protective equipment and other supplies to 88 countries, while continuing its normal operations during the co... Continue reading