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25 July 2025
Preparing Tomorrow’s Radiation Protection Professionals
Dozens of participants have completed the latest IAEA post-graduate courses in radiation protection, enabling them to help safely expand the use of nuclear science and technology in 31 participating countries. Read more →
News Story
24 July 2025
Mayors Reflect on Hosting Nuclear Facilities
The IAEA hosted the world’s first major gathering of communities with nuclear facilities, with scores of mayors and other local representatives from around the globe, including indigenous peoples, sharing their experiences and insights. Read more →
Press Release
24 July 2025
Update 304 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) this week provided Ukraine with a freight vehicle for the transport of radioactive material, its 150th delivery of equipment to support nuclear safety and security in the country during the military conflict, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read more →
News Story
23 July 2025
Chile Strengthens National Cancer Control, Views Expansion of Radiopharmaceutical Production
A week-long assessment of Chile’s cancer care needs and capacities has highlighted national health system strengths, such as universal medical coverage and a highly trained health workforce, and recommended actions to further enhance national cancer care. Read more →
Press Release
22 July 2025
IAEA Reviews Progress of Sri Lanka’s Nuclear Infrastructure Development
As Sri Lanka embarks on the development of its nuclear power programme, the country is making progress in establishing the necessary nuclear infrastructure, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) review mission that recently concluded. Read more →
News Story
21 July 2025
IAEA Applied Safeguards for 190 States – IAEA Report
In 2024, the IAEA applied safeguards for 190 States with safeguards agreements in force, according to the Safeguards Statement and Background for 2024, published recently. Read more →
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Houston, TX, United States of America
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Ocean Acidification: How Nuclear Techniques Could Provide Solutions
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