Department of Nuclear Energy

Planning & Economic Studies Section (PESS)

Climate change and sustainable development

The IAEA's Nuclear Applications Department contributes to sustainable development through nuclear techniques applied to medicine (both diagnosis and treatment), public health, nutrition, agriculture, removing landmines, food safety, erosion and climate tracking, water resources, pollution control and other industrial applications. Within the Nuclear Energy Department, PESS addresses international negotiations on climate change and sustainable development. The links below connect to summaries, IAEA inputs and general information for key negotiations and studies.