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IAEA and EC Pledge Reinforcement of Nuclear Cooperation

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:52:49 +0000

Director General Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei met with European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and other EC officials in Brussels as both organizations signed a statement on nuclear cooperation.

Nuclear Education Conference Opens in Hungary

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:34:58 +0000

Nuclear scientists, educators and experts from over thirty countries are expected to take part in a conference entitled Nuclear Engineering Science and Technology - Education and Training (NESTet 2008) from 4-8 May in Budapest, Hungary.

Earthquake Lessons for Nuclear Safety

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:35:05 +0000

At a time when more countries eye the nuclear energy option, safety experts are taking long, hard looks at standards related to a plant’s ability to withstand seismic events.

Golden Wheat “Greens” Kenya’s Drylands

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:26:16 +0000

A new variety of wheat, one that is high yielding and resistant to drought, is helping small farming families in Kenya harvest on farmlands once considered too poor to cultivate, to the country’s social and economic benefit.

Geneva Talks Pave Way to 2010 NPT Review

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:13 +0000

Almost 190 States party to the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) are convening in Geneva for the second of three preparatory meetings for the 2010 NPT Review Conference.

At Chernobyl, Global Support for Recovery Moves to Next Phase

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:56:36 +0000

Twenty-two years after the world’s most serious nuclear accident, work by the international community and the IAEA continues apace to assist Belarus, Russian Federation and Ukraine. The work is moving into a new phase that aims to build upon progress already achieved and target the most pressing social and economic needs.

Nuclear Convention Wraps Fortnight of Global Safety Review

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:54:30 +0000

The Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS) today concluded its two-week review and discussion of safety performance of nuclear power plants around the world. Noting “substantial progress” made regarding safety management and safety culture worldwide, members of the 4th Review Meeting discussed a myriad of issues concerning safety.

Albania: Rising Expectations Drive Growing Health Care Needs

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:38:45 +0000

Once locked in decades of isolation, Albania is seeing new horizons in the fight against poverty. Expectations run high, driving demands for better – and healthier – lives.

Berlin Hosts Gathering on Worldwide Nuclear Fuel Trade

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:03:42 +0000

Germany, the Netherlands and the UK are hosting an international conference on nuclear fuel supply from 17-18 April. The event is bringing together governmental, technical, and industrial leaders to discuss a variety of issues regarding the nuclear fuel cycle.

Vision for the Future Gets Closer

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:34:12 +0000

A background report entitled “20/20 Vision for the Future,” describing the current work of the IAEA and suggesting future priorities in the timeframe up to the year 2020 and beyond, has been circulated to members of a high-level panel of experts tasked with providing recommendations on the future of the IAEA.

EC Infuses Nuclear Relic Cleanup with Critical Donation

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:05:19 +0000

A global effort to carry out a fuel repatriation project in Serbia notched a key funding milestone with an “impressive” contribution from the European Commission.

IAEA Leans On Member States for Robust Safeguards

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:42:12 +0000

The IAEA inspects over 900 declared nuclear facilities in 70 countries, but it relies upon Member State support to develop the tools and expertise that inspectors use for verification. Meetings to discuss Safeguards R&D concluded this week in Vienna.

Top Nuclear Safety Experts Meet in Vienna

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:55:48 +0000

Amid global interest in the development of nuclear power, the IAEA is hosting meetings this April on various aspects of nuclear safety, including a review meeting of States bound by a global safety convention.

Distance Learning Course in Radiation Oncology for Cancer Treatment

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:55:04 +0000

A shortage of medical specialists for cancer treatment in developing countries is a driving force behind a new web-based educational course that could help change the health-care picture over time.

Vienna University Backs Up IAEA Nuclear Repository

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:46:47 +0000

The IAEA’s hometown library in Vienna has offered to store the world’s largest repository of nuclear information, a collection of materials that spans seven decades and nearly one million documents.

Globalized Peer Evaluation Exercise Lauded by Member States

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:27:50 +0000

A new service instituted by the IAEA is providing peer review of Member States’ regulatory authorities, a valuable exercise designed to improve international nuclear safety.

IAEA Marks World Water Day’s Emphasis on Sanitation

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:18:55 +0000

This year’s international observance highlights the significant development challenges posed by poor sanitation, a condition that adversely affects the health and well-being of an estimated 2.6 billion people around the globe.

IAEA and EBRD Team on Russian Preparedness Exercise

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:51:21 +0000

The IAEA and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development collaborated on a review of Russia’s ability to respond to a radiation emergency within the country’s far northwest region.

Board of Governors Concludes March Deliberations

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:29:14 +0000

The IAEA Board of Governors concluded three days of talks on a variety of nuclear topics relevant to the Agency and its Member States.

Goiânia’s Legacy Two Decades On

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:47:28 +0000

Lessons drawn from the 1987 Goiânia accident in Brazil are still helping shape actions on radiation safety and security decades later.

Director General Addresses Board on Nuclear Issues

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:17:49 +0000

IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei addressed the Board of Governors on several topics, including nuclear safety and security, assurance of fuel supply, the implementation of safeguards in Iran and other Agency matters. The Board is meeting this week in Vienna.

Follow-up IAEA Report on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPP Published

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:03:53 +0000

The IAEA recognized a “generous” $5 million contribution by Norway for purposes of a nuclear fuel reserve placed under the auspices of the Agency. The Norwegian donation raises the proposal’s funding total to $105 million.

Follow-up IAEA Report on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPP Published

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:18:17 +0000

A continuing review of the impact of a strong earthquake that led to the shutdown of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Japan is likely to influence approaches to the seismic safety of nuclear power plants worldwide, a report by a second IAEA fact finding mission investigating the event said today.

Radioactive Waste Tops Agenda of Phoenix Conference

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:13:02 +0000

More than 2000 representatives from over 40 countries are meeting this week to discuss challenges and solutions regarding the secure disposal of radioactive material. The IAEA is sponsoring the participation of several grantees from Member States and hosting various sessions at the conference.

Latest Iran Safeguards Report Delivered to IAEA Board

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:03:13 +0000

IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei today circulated his latest report on nuclear safeguards in Iran to the Agency’s Board of Governors, the 35-member policymaking body.