Important benefits derived from the peaceful applications of nuclear technology, milestones in international cooperation on nuclear, radiation, waste, and transport safety; and developments in safeguards and the non-proliferation regime are among highlighs reported by the IAEA in its Annual Report for 2010.
The report - published this week and now available online - presents a thematic analysis of major issues facing the Agency, its activities and achievements, and present current status related to safeguards, safety, and science and technology through summaries, tables and graphs. It also presents an overview of nuclear related developments worldwide in 2010 and how they affected the work of the IAEA.
The accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, caused by the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011, continues to be assessed by the IAEA. The accident and its implications are not addressed in this report, as it focuses on developments in 2010, but will be addressed in future reports of the Agency.
The Annual Report is among several official documents submitted to the IAEA General Conference when it convenes in Vienna beginning 19 September. Detailed information on specific programmes can also be found in the Agency's Nuclear Safety Review, Nuclear Technology Review, Technical Cooperation Report, and the Safeguards Statement and Background to the Safeguards Statement and Summary. These reports are also submitted to the IAEA General Conference for consideration.
To view the Annual Report and other reports online please visit the IAEA Publications section.