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  International Organizations
GovAtom (IAEA) (more info) goto TOP
GovAtom contains the IAEA's official documents relevant to meetings of the Board of Governors. Members of the Board of Governors, Permanent Missions and Competent Authorities in IAEA Member States may access GovAtom.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: available only in member states | requires membership or registration
type of data: numerical data, codes
type of site: non-commercial site

IAEA.org (IAEA) (more info) goto TOP
  • public information service of the International Atomic Energy Agency
  • IAEA meetings
  • programs of the agency
  • IAEA books and publications (for sale)
  • job vacancies
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public | free online access
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: IAEA meetings | programms of the IAEA | IAEA publications | Jobs at the IAEA | IAEA.org site map

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) (more info) goto TOP
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open only to certain groups
type of data: textual information | online journals, articles, reports
type of site: non-commercial site

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) (more info) goto TOP
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: The OPEC Fund

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) (more info) goto TOP
UNIDO was established by the General Assembly in 1967 to promote and accelerate the industrialization of developing countries as well as to coordinate the industrial development activities of the United Nations system.
  • Industrial Development Abstracts: 11,000 fully indexed abstracts of UNIDO documentation on-line
  • full text in printed or in electronic form
  • INIS member organisation
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public | free online access
type of data: textual information | bibliographic data
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Industrial Development Abstracts

United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention (ODCCP) (more info) goto TOP
The United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention, which consists of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme and the United Nations Centre for International Crime Prevention, is established to enable the Organization focus and enhance its capacity to address the interrelated issues of drug control, crime prevention and international terrorism in all its forms.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site

United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (OOSA ) (more info) goto TOP
The Office for Outer Space Affairs implements the decisions of the General Assembly and of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. The office has the dual objective of supporting the intergovernmental discussions in the Committee and its Scientific and Technical Subcommittee and Legal Subcommittee, and of assisting developing countries in using space technology for development. In addition, it follows legal, scientific and technical developments relating to space activities, technology and applications in order to provide technical information and advice to Member States, international organizations and other United Nations offices.
  • registration of objects launched into Outer Space
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site

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  IAEA Departments/Divisions/Sections/Units
Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) (more info) goto TOP
The Department of Nuclear Energy supports Member States that have already implemented or are considering implementing nuclear power, fuel cycle and radioactive waste management programmes. The Department assists in making comparative assessments of the economics and the health and environmental effects of various energy systems, and their contributions towards sustainable energy development.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information | URLs, mail addresses or dates
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Databases of IAEA's Nuclear Energy Department | Division of Nuclear Power | Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology

Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications (NA) (more info) goto TOP
The mission of the department is to contribute to sustainable development in Member States through the use of nuclear sciences and their applications in food and agriculture, human health, industry, water resource management, and environmental monitoring, research and protection, with due regard to safety.
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy
  • Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics
  • Nutrition and Health-Related Environmental Studies
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Food and Agriculture | Human Health | Marine and Terrestrial Environmnet | Physical and Chemical Applications | Water Resources

Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications (NA) (more info) goto TOP
The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, through its Major Programme, aims to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs, and to protect the marine and terrestrial environments from pollutants, particularly radioactive pollutants, through the integration of nuclear and isotopic techniques where these have comparative advantages into sustainable development programmes.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information | URLs, mail addresses or dates
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture | Division of Human Health | Physical and Chemical Sciences | Marine Environment Laboratory Monaco | Agency Seibersdorf Laboratories

Department of Safeguards (SG) (more info) goto TOP
Through its role as the world's nuclear inspectorate, the IAEA performs an indispensable role in global efforts to further nuclear non-proliferation.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site

Department of Technical Co-operation (TC) (more info) goto TOP
The Technical Co-operation Department of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a specialized organization within the United Nations system, helps to transfer nuclear and related technologies for peaceful uses to countries throughout the world. Through training courses, expert missions, fellowships, scientific visits, and equipment disbursement , it provides the necessary skills and equipment to establish sustainable technology in the counterpart country or region.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: AFRA Regional Site | ARCAL | RCA | TC Europe

Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (NEFW) (more info) goto TOP
The Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology is responsible for formulating and implementing the Agency's nuclear fuel cycle and waste management related activities. The activities are mainly in two parts: safe, secure, environmentally sound and cost effective nuclear fuel cycle activities associated with nuclear power and research reactors; and waste management strategies and technologies associated with all activities that generate radioactive waste, decommissioning of nuclear facilities and remediation of radioactively sites.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Waste Technology Section | Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section

Division of Nuclear Installation Safety (NUSAFE) (more info) goto TOP
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: IAEA Safety Standards | Reviews and Appraisals | Technical Areas | Publications | Safety Databases

Division of Nuclear Power (NENP) (more info) goto TOP
The Nuclear Power Division of the Department of Nuclear Energy is responsible for implementation of the IAEA programme on Nuclear Power.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Department of Nuclear Energy | Nuclear Power Technology Development Section | Nuclear Power Engineering Section

Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences (IAEA) (more info) goto TOP
The Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences (NAPC), located within the IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications (NA), is responsible for carrying out Agency activities to assist and advise Member States in assessing their needs for research and development in the nuclear sciences, as well in supporting their activities in specific fields.
  • industrial applications of radiation and isotopes
  • isotope hydrology and geochemistry
  • nuclear analytical chemistry
  • nuclear and atomic data for applications
  • plasma physics applications
  • controlled nuclear fusion
  • nuclear instrumentation design and maintenance
  • nuclear physics
  • production of radioisotopes and labelled compounds
  • radiation chemistry
  • utilization of research reactors
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information | numerical data, codes
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: IAEA | Industrial Applications & Chemistry Section | Isotope Hydrology Section | Nuclear Data Section | Physics Section

IAEA Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) (more info) goto TOP
Formulates and implements the Agency's major programme that deals with the protection of people and the environment against radiation exposure, while responding to the safety and security related needs of its Member States.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public | free online access
type of data: textual information | numerical data, codes | statistical or prognostic | URLs, mail addresses or dates
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Nuclear Installation Safety | Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety | Nuclear Security | Emergency Preparedness and Response

IAEA Division of Human Health (NAHU) (more info) goto TOP
The Division of Human Health develops, disseminates and evaluates nuclear and related radiation technologies for application in public health programmes of Member States. The Division of Human Health (NAHU) is part of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications (previously Research and Isotopes) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy
  • Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics
  • Nutrition and Health-Related Environmental Studies
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Nuclear Medicine (NMS) | Applied Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy (ARBR) | Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics (DMRP) | Nutrition and Health-Related Environmental Studies (NAHRES)

IAEA Office of Nuclear Security (NSNS) (more info) goto TOP

In March 2002 the IAEA Board of Governors approved a plan of activities, which enhanced and integrated the Agency’s existing nuclear security-related activities.

These activities contribute to the prevention and detection of, and response to, nuclear terrorism and threats thereof. Within the framework of this new enhanced approach, the IAEA Office of Nuclear Security (NSNS) (formerly Office of Physical Protection and Material Security) plays a leading role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the IAEA’s activities in the area of nuclear security.

language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public | free online access
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Prevention of Nuclear Terrorism | Detection of illicit trafficking | Response to malicious acts and threats thereof | Nuclear security coordination and information management

Industrial Applications & Chemistry Section (IAEA) (more info) goto TOP
Industrial Applications and Chemistry Section, as a part of the Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications of IAEA, develops, disseminates and evaluates nuclear technology in the areas of radioisotope production and processing, application of radioisotopes and radiation in industry and nuclear analytical techniques.
  • industrial applications of radiation and isotopes
  • isotope hydrology and geochemistry
  • nuclear analytical chemistry
  • nuclear and atomic data for applications
  • plasma physics applications
  • controlled nuclear fusion
  • nuclear instrumentation design and maintenance
  • nuclear physics
  • production of radioisotopes and labelled compounds
  • radiation chemistry
  • utilization of research reactors
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: IAEA

International Nucler Information System (INIS) (more info) goto TOP
  • Secretariat at the IAEA
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: bibliographic data | URLs, mail addresses or dates
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: IAEA | INIS & Nuclear Knowledge Management Section

Iraq Nuclear Verification Office (INVO) (more info) goto TOP
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site

Nuclear Data Section (IAEA) (more info) goto TOP
The Nuclear Data Section of the Division of Physical & Chemical Sciences (NAPC) within the IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences & Applications (NA) is responsible for undertaking Agency activities in the related areas of the development and dissemination of atomic and nuclear data for applications. Scientists in developing countries are assisted in their evolution of local capabilities for the generation and application of atomic and nuclear data through an active programme of technology transfer activities.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information | numerical data, codes
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: IAEA

Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section (NFCMS) (more info) goto TOP
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section is mainly responsible for implementing the activities related to Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Material Technologie.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology | Waste Technology Section | Programmatic Activities | Databases

Nuclear Power Technology Development Section (NPTDS) (more info) goto TOP
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Gas Cooled Reactors | Three-Agency Study on Innovative Nuclear Reactor Development | Small and Medium Reactors

Physics Section (IAEA) (more info) goto TOP
The physics program of the IAEA helps Member States with applications in nuclear instrumentation, nuclear fusion, utilization of research reactors and accelerators, and also assists technical co-operation projects in these areas.
  • Nuclear Instrumentation
  • Research Reactors
  • Accelerators
  • Nuclear Fusion
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information | numerical data, codes
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: IAEA

Planning & Economic Studies Section (PESS) (more info) goto TOP
The program objective is to facilitate national and international comparative assessments of full energy source-to-service chains with the aim of supporting sustainable energy development. To explore the role of nuclear power for sustainable energy system development, and to assist Member States in making informed policy decisions about their future energy development.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information | URLs, mail addresses or dates
type of site: non-commercial site

Waste Technology Section (WTS) (more info) goto TOP
The Waste Technology Section is responsible for fostering technology transfer, promoting information exchange and cooperative research, and building capacity in Member States to manage radioactive wastes, resulting both from the nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear applications.
language: English
originator: international organisation
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: Contact Expert Group (CEG) | Programmatic Activities | Databases | Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology | Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section

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  Professional Organizations (Science & Engineering)
Austrian Academy of Sciences (more info) goto TOP
language: German
originator: professional or learned society
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site

Austrian Nuclear Society (more info) goto TOP
language: German
originator: professional or learned society | lobby group or pressure group
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site

Österreichischer Verband für Strahlenschutz (ÖVS) (more info) goto TOP
language: German
originator: professional or learned society
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information
type of site: non-commercial site

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  Professional Organizations (Nuclear Medicine)
Austrian Society for Medical Physics (DGMP) (more info) goto TOP
Austrian Society for Medical Physics
language: German | English
originator: professional or learned society
access: open to the general public
type of data: textual information | online journals, articles, reports
type of site: non-commercial site
related sites: German Society for Medical Physics | Swiss Society for Medical Physics