Strengthening International Standards for Nuclear Safety: IAEA Safety Publications Restructured
Achieving high levels of safety in the many areas in which countries use nuclear technologies requires a robust and comprehensive international safety framework. Continue reading
Growing Populations: Time to Talk about Nuclear Power?
The IAEA is organizing the 2019 International Conference on Climate Change and the Role of Nuclear Power in Vienna from 7 to 11 October 2019. Continue reading
IAEA Launches Revamped Nuclear Communicator’s Toolbox
An updated version of the IAEA’s Nuclear Communicator's Toolbox is now available. Continue reading
Over 700 Professionals Trained through IAEA’s Nuclear Knowledge Management Schools
Education and training are necessary to ensure that the next generation of nuclear industry professionals are prepared to manage complex nuclear power programmes. Continue reading
IAEA Mission Says Research Reactor Operator in Nigeria Committed to Safety After HEU Conversion
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of a research reactor in Nigeria has demonstrated a high commitment to enhancing safety following the conversion of the reactor core to use low enriched uranium (LEU) as fue... Continue reading
Small Modular Reactors: A Challenge for Spent Fuel Management?
Small modular reactors (SMRs) have been the talk of scientists and researchers in the nuclear industry for many years — but to what extent will their debut, expected next year, create challenges in spent fuel management? It depends, say experts, on the... Continue reading
Fracking: How Isotope Hydrology can Support Environmental Assessments to Help Protect Groundwater
Any industrial activity near water reserves could, in principle, cause contamination. Isotope hydrology offers a unique combination of methods to monitor water quality and trace the source of pollution if any is identified. Continue reading
Climate-specific Technology Packages can Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture
Ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture under different climatic conditions have been identified, thanks to a research project coordinated by the IAEA, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Natio... Continue reading

