Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through low-carbon electricity, offering methods to monitor the impact of emissions on oceans and soils, and helping countries adapt to increasingly erratic weather – these are some of the areas in which nuclear tech... Continue reading →

On the final day of the weeklong 62nd IAEA General Conference, a number of resolutions were adopted to further strengthen the IAEA’s work in the areas of nuclear science and technology, safety, security, safeguards and technical cooperation. See this a... Continue reading →

The 62nd regular session of the IAEA General Conference concluded today with resolutions adopted to further strengthen the IAEA’s work in the areas of nuclear science and technology, safety, security, safeguards and technical cooperation. Continue reading →

Helping countries new to nuclear power to develop regulations and guides was the focus of the ninth plenary meeting of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF), where discussions took place on how to complete the regulations of newcomer countries and how... Continue reading →

During the plenary session of the General Conference, 15 delegations delivered statements, which are available here. Eleven countries have been newly elected to serve on the 35-member IAEA Board of Governors for the period 2018-2020. Continue reading →

The use of radiation techniques in non-destructive testing (NDT) during the construction of public buildings, bridges and utility pipelines can significantly minimize the damage caused by natural disasters and save lives, concluded panellists at a side... Continue reading →

Radioactive sources are used in many areas, ranging from medical to industrial sectors. Each country is responsible for managing radioactive sources safely and securely, even after they have served their useful purpose. Continue reading →

Representatives from the IAEA’s Member States, including at ministerial level and above, will convene at the 62nd IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria next week to discuss key elements of the Agency’s priorities in its work on the peaceful use of... Continue reading →