Features: Radioactive Sources
Security of Radioactive Sources
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Experts at International Conference look to reinforce security of Radioactive Sources against potential terrorist threats
- Story Resources
- Video Clips
- The Search for Rad Sources in Georgia
- Conference on Security of Radioactive Sources:
- Video excerpts from the Press Briefing
- Photo Gallery
- IAEA Illicit Trafficking Database (ITDB):
- Facts & Figures: 2005 [pdf] | 2004 - Notes & Quotes
Group of 8 "We are supporting the enhanced counterterrorist responsibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency... " -- Foreign Ministers, Group of 8
Inside Science News "The best way to protect ourselves... is to make sure the public and emergency responders are provided with the best information." -- Andrew Karam, Radiation Safety Officer- More Notes & Quotes...
- IAEA Press Releases:
- 13 March 2003
- 25 June 2002
- Key IAEA Publications
- IAEA Action Plan and Update
- Combating Nuclear Terrorism
- Reinforcing Security of Radioactive Sources
- Global Efforts to Tighten Radiation Security
- IAEA News on Georgia and Uganda
- IAEA Nuclear Terrorism Action Plan
- Weapons of Mass Dislocation
- More... »
News Updates
Trafficking in Nuclear and Radiological Material in 2005
21 August 2006 : The IAEA has released its latest statistics covering incidents of illicit trafficking in nuclear and radioactive materials. All told last year, 103 confirmed incidents were reported to the Agency. Full Story »
Background & Key Documents
- Radioactive Sources Recovered in Georgia, 27 July 2006
- Sealed Radioactive Sources Toolkit, September 2005
- Dr. Taniguchis´s Statement, 27 June 2005
- Radium´s Hot Legacy, 20 February 2004
- Safe Homes for "Orphan" Sources,
20 February 2004 - Taking Charge in Chile, 20 February 2004
- Press Release: Stronger Controls Needed to Prevent Terrorist "Dirty Bombs", 13 March 2003
- Findings of the Conference, including Annex [pdf file]
-- (French | Spanish | Russian | Chinese | Arabic [pdf files]) - Reinforcing Security of Radioactive Sources an Urgent Concern, 12 March 2003
- IAEA Director General Statement, 11 March 2003
- US Secretary of Energy Statement, 11 March 2003
- Russian Federation Minister for Atomic Energy Statement, 11 March 2003
- Fact Sheet: Control of Radioactive Sources [pdf file]
- Global Efforts to Tighten Radiation Security,
3 December 2002