Challenges in Nuclear Verification
Statement at the Center for Strategic and International Studies by IAEA Director General, Yukiya Amano. Continue reading
New Safeguards Tool Bolsters IAEA’s Verification of Spent Nuclear Fuel
For all States with a Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement in force, the IAEA seeks to verify that all nuclear material remains in peaceful activities. Continue reading
How Nuclear Techniques Help Feed China
With 19% of the world’s population but only 7% of its arable land, China is in a bind: how to feed its growing and increasingly affluent population while protecting its natural resources. Continue reading
IAEA Mission Says Estonia Committed to Safe Management of Radioactive Waste, Sees Areas for Further Enhancement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Estonia’s national programme for managing radioactive waste demonstrated a commitment to safety, while also noting areas where it could be further enhanced. Continue reading
Tracing Radioactive Material with Nuclear Forensics
When any suspected radioactive material is found, for example at a border crossing or in a police raid, it is time to call in the nuclear forensic experts. Continue reading
Strengthening the Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Review Conference in 2020
Statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing by IAEA Director General, Yukiya Amano. Continue reading
How a Nuclear Technique Helps a Drought-hit Rural Community in Africa
In Zimbabwe, nuclear science is helping to revive villages devastated by drought. Isotopic techniques were used to determine the exact amount of water and fertilizer needed for crops. Continue reading
Strengthening the Protection of Patients who Need Multiple Imaging Exams
Experts at a recent IAEA meeting proposed measures to ensure medical benefits always exceed risks for patients who need frequent radiological imaging exams for diagnosing and monitoring their diseases. Continue reading

