Features: Radioactive Sources
Security of Radioactive Sources
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
Radioactive Sources Recovered in Georgia
27 July 2006 : Two abandoned and potentially dangerous radioactive devices have been successfully secured in the first three days of a new effort to trace lost radioactive sources in Georgia. Full Story »
Background & Key Documents
- 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