IAEA

At UN Forum, IAEA Highlights its Energy Planning Tools and Nuclear Science for Development

The central role of capacity building for energy transformation was the focus of an IAEA training course held at a major United Nations event on sustainable development this week in New York. It was one of five sessions attended by the IAEA at the event. Continue reading

IAEA Facilitates Donation of Radiotherapy Machine for Cancer Care of Refugees in Jordan

The IAEA has helped secure the donation of an advanced radiotherapy machine by Elekta, an international oncology equipment manufacturer, for the Al-Bashir hospital in Amman, Jordan. Continue reading

Using Nuclear Techniques to Combat Climate Change and Improve Crop Yields

Farmers in Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya and Uruguay are increasing crop yields and enhancing the fertility and quality of the soil in an environmentally friendly, cost-effective way – thanks to the results of an IAEA coordinated research ... Continue reading

New Technique to Fight Prostate Cancer: IAEA organizes first-of-a-kind training for Radiopharmacists

For the first time, radiopharmacists from across Central and Eastern Europe learned about an emerging technique in treating prostate cancer at an IAEA course organized at the National Centre for Nuclear Research in Poland last month. Continue reading

Radiation Protection of Patients and Workers: IAEA Helps Strengthen Dosimetry in Latin America and the Caribbean

The first-ever cooperation meeting between national dosimetry laboratories in Latin American and Caribbean countries has set the ground for better radiation protection of patients and workers in the region. Continue reading

IAEA Suppliers can Now Submit Bids and Invoices Online

The IAEA has launched an iSupplier portal, a secure, self-service, web-based solution for use by commercial suppliers for on-line tendering and invoicing management. Continue reading

IAEA Mission Says Italy Making Progress Towards Safe Dismantling of Nuclear Power Reactors

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Italy has made significant progress in preparing for the safe dismantling of major parts of two of the country’s nuclear power plants, while noting areas for potential improvement. Continue reading

IAEA Guidance on Managing Disused Radioactive Sources Now Available

The Guidance on the Management of Disused Radioactive Sources, endorsed by the 61st IAEA General Conference in September 2017, is now available via the IAEA's web site. Continue reading