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The Evolution of the IAEA Safety Standards and Enhancing their Safety Footprint

The journey of the IAEA Safety Standards publications was showcased at a side event on 26 September, during the 67th General Conference. Continue reading

70 Years Later, the Legacy of the “Atoms for Peace” Speech

This year marks the 70th anniversary of US President Dwight D Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Continue reading

IAEA Board of Governors Elects New Chairperson for 2023-2024

The IAEA Board of Governors elected by acclamation Ambassador Holger Federico Martinsen as the Chairperson of the IAEA’s Board of Governors for 2023-2024. Continue reading

Week in Review: The 67th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference

The 67th annual IAEA General Conference has adopted resolutions related to nuclear and radiation safety, nuclear security, and strengthening the effectiveness and improving the efficiency of Agency safeguards. Continue reading

67th IAEA General Conference: Day 5 Highlights

The General Conference, held annually in Vienna, is an opportunity for IAEA Member States to jointly consider matters related to the IAEA’s ongoing work, budget and priorities. Continue reading

IAEA General Conference at a Glance

Watch some of the highlights from the IAEA 67th General Conference, that took place in the Vienna International Centre this week. Continue reading

Update 185 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is preparing to once again use reactor unit 4 to generate steam for various safety functions at the facility, following repairs that put it out of action for several weeks, Director General Rafael Maria... Continue reading

Regulatory Cooperation Forum Plenary 2023 Discusses New Strategic Priorities

International cooperation among nuclear safety regulators to assist new countries in developing nuclear power programmes and meet the challenges of new advanced nuclear reactor designs was top of the agenda for participants at the 2023 Regulatory Coope... Continue reading