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Press Release
24 June 2022
Update 82 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is increasingly concerned about the difficult conditions facing staff at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and it must go there as soon as possible to address this and other urgent issues, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read more →
News Story
23 June 2022
IAEA Director General in Morocco: Strengthening Action against Cancer and Pandemics
Morocco is a staunch supporter in promoting nuclear science in Africa and will remain a significant player in addressing cancer care access and responding to zoonotic disease outbreaks in the continent, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said this week in Rabat. Read more →
Podcast
22 June 2022
Nuclear Explained – Nuclear Reactors and the Future of Nuclear Power, Part II
In the previous episode of Nuclear Explained, the basics of nuclear reactors and nuclear power were introduced. In this episode, advanced reactors, including small modular reactors (SMRs), are further discussed. Read more →
News Story
21 June 2022
Radioactive Sources Experts Gather to Discuss Safety and Security
“Radioactive sources are all around us, offering immense societal and economic benefits, but they may also pose a risk. Read more →
Press Release
20 June 2022
IAEA Mission Finds Solid Regulatory Arrangements in India, Notes Areas for Improvement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission said India’s regulator showed a strong commitment and professionalism to ensure nuclear and radiation safety in the country. Read more →
News Story
20 June 2022
Experts Assess Implementation of International Conventions on Nuclear Emergency Response
Countries need to work closely together in the event of a nuclear emergency, so sharing experience and improving emergency preparedness are key tasks stemming from the IAEA’s mandate. Read more →
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25 – 29 Jul 2022
Vienna, Austria
International Symposium on Managing Land and Water for Climate-Smart Agriculture
22 – 26 Aug 2022
Vienna, Austria
Second International Conference on Applications of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST-2022)
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Rays of Hope: Cancer Care for All
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