About the IAEA
The IAEA is the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field and seeks to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
This week marks 35 years since the Chornobyl nuclear accident. It was the most severe in the history of nuclear power and remains a challenge for the region. The accident was also a turning point in history, marking the beginning of open international cooperation in the nuclear area. Read more →
Showcasing the latest advancements in fusion science and technology, the 28th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2020) will take place virtually from 10 to 15 May and will be, for the first time, open to the public. Read more →
International collaboration is vital in developing and deploying new nuclear power technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMRs) including microreactors (MRs), and the IAEA is the natural place for this collaboration to take place, said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and former United States Energy Secretary Moniz at a panel discussion today. Read more →
"You are what you eat," the old saying goes, and those getting a limited variety of nutrients in their diet can expect poor health. Read more →
The IAEA and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to continue to work together, in cooperation with Ukrainian authorities, towards safe and cost-effective solutions to decommission the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and manage radioactive waste in the Exclusion Zone. Read more →
Update as of 29 April: Most of Vienna-based IAEA staff are working remotely until 18 May. For more, click here.
The IAEA is the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field and seeks to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.