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30 April 2021
35 Years Since Chornobyl
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 →
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30 April 2021
To Hear the Latest in Fusion Science and Technology, Join our Fusion Energy Conference Online Next Month
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 →
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29 April 2021
International Collaboration Key to Effective Microreactor Development, Deployment
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 →
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28 April 2021
An Isotopic Technique to Get Vitamin A Programmes Right
"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 →
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27 April 2021
IAEA, EBRD Commit to Further Support Decommissioning, Safety Projects at Chornobyl
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 →
Latest info on COVID-19 from Austrian and Viennese authorities
Update as of 29 April: Most of Vienna-based IAEA staff are working remotely until 18 May. For more, click here.
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28 Jun – 2 Jul 2021
Vienna, Austria
(Virtual Event) International Symposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health - Current Status and Way Forward
30 Aug – 3 Sep 2021
Beijing, China
International Conference on Operational Safety of Nuclear Power Plants
1 – 5 Nov 2021
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management: Solutions for a Sustainable Future
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