IAEA

From Protests to Partnership: Interview with Gerben Dijksterhuis, Mayor of Borsele, Kingdom of the Netherlands

The world’s first major gathering of representatives of communities hosting nuclear facilities will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 26 to 30 May 2025 at the IAEA’s International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes. Continue reading

IAEA Profile: A Passion For Measurement

On World Metrology Day, the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention, we celebrate metrologist Zakithi Msimang, who works in the IAEA’s Dosimetry Laboratory, ensuring cancer patients around the world get the correct dose of radiotherapy. Continue reading

IAEA Database Reveals Scale of Issue with Dietary Self-Reporting

A new equation, developed using data from an IAEA nutrition database, is helping researchers assess the accuracy of self-reported dietary information in studies and surveys. Continue reading

Luisa B Hernandez: From Radiation Protection to Nuclear Security

Born and raised in Cuba, Luisa Betancourt Hernandez’s career has been defined by resilience, and a commitment to nuclear regulation. Continue reading

Update 291 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has for more than a week relied on a single power line to supply the electricity it needs for essential nuclear safety functions, with the military conflict hampering efforts to restore the connection t... Continue reading

Director General in Ecuador to Support Nuclear Power Plans, the Galapagos and More

The IAEA will strongly support Ecuador’s goals for energy planning and development, said the Director General during an important visit to Quito this week as the country takes further steps towards nuclear power. Continue reading

IAEA Launches SMR School as Africa Looks to Nuclear Energy

The IAEA has launched a new initiative to inform governments, regulators and industry players in countries around the world about small modular reactors and their potential role in the energy mix. Continue reading

International Day of Plant Health: Suppressing Fruit Flies in Africa

As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health, African countries have come together to discuss environmentally friendly ways to protect fruit and vegetable harvests from insect pests. Continue reading