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62nd IAEA General Conference
17 – 21 September 2018, Vienna International Centre, Vienna
General Conference Day 3 Highlights
During the plenary session of the General Conference, 48 delegations delivered statements, which are available here. Read more →
IAEA Marks a Decade of Integrated Support to Nuclear Newcomers
Without national commitment and strong leadership, competent institutions, legal and regulatory frameworks and a highly skilled workforce, it is difficult to implement a safe, secure, financially viable and sustainable nuclear power programme – this was the conclusion reached at a side event to the 62nd IAEA General Conference today. Read more →
IAEA Nuclear Operators Forum Focuses on Challenges for Member States Expanding Nuclear Power Programmes
The nuclear industry is undergoing a period of significant change: several of the 30 countries operating nuclear power plants are expanding their fleet or considering using their nuclear power plants beyond their original design lifetime, while others aim to downsize or retire their nuclear fleets. Read more →
How Intercontinental Nuclear Institute Program Strengthens Young Nuclear Professionals Careers
Improved regulation of power plant maintenance in Hungary, higher levels of safety in the transportation of neutron sources in Slovakia and a new network of young nuclear professionals to exchange best practices – these are some of the concrete outcomes of the four-year old Intercontinental Nucle Read more →
Bridging the Gap: Knowledge Transfer to Next Generation of Nuclear Workforce
There is an increasing need for establishing successful retention, knowledge transfer and capacity building programmes, agreed veteran and young experts at an event held on the sidelines of the IAEA’s 62nd General Conference. Read more →
Diagnosing and Treating Infectious Diseases with Nuclear Techniques
Every year, 13 million people die from infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS around the world. Read more →
Robotics in Nuclear Verification: Sparking Innovation Through Crowdsourcing
On the margins of the IAEA General Conference today, representatives from over 25 countries discussed innovative ideas on how the field of robotics can contribute to nuclear safeguards and verification. Read more →
The Role of Radiation Medicine in the Fight against Female Cancers
In low- and middle-income countries, cancers in women are frequently discovered too late, due to limited access to diagnostic and treatment technologies and relevant expertise. Read more →
Fusion Energy in the 21st Century: Status and the Way Forward
Although its potential to generate electricity at a commercial scale is several decades away, nuclear fusion can become a promising option to replace fossil fuels as the world's primary energy source and could have an important role to play in addressing climate change, participants agreed at an IAEA General Conference side event focused on the status of fusion energy research, with major players in attendance. Read more →
Delegates Discuss New Report to Enhance Nuclear Safety: Institutional Strength in Depth
At an event organized alongside the IAEA General Conference today, representatives from several Member States discussed how strengthening institutions contributes to nuclear safety. Read more →
Scientific Forum 2018 - Session 2: Monitoring and Measuring the Change
Climate change is caused by increased levels of GHGs in the atmosphere. Long-term records of GHG concentrations are being studied to evaluate these changes and to inform the development of mitigation strategies. The second session focused on the need for accurate and timely data, and how nuclear techniques are advancing our understanding of climate change and its impacts. Read more →
Scientific Forum 2018 - Session 3: Adapting to a Changing Environment
The planet is facing global warming realities such as food scarcity and the loss of ecosystems. Many sectors of the economy need to adapt to a changing environment, in particular the agricultural sector. The third session explored how nuclear techniques can be used to breed more resilient crops, enhance animal productivity, address risks to food safety, and fight insect pests and animal diseases. Read more →
IAEA Scientific Forum 2018
Nuclear technology for climate, mitigation, monitoring and adaptation was the theme of this year’s IAEA Scientific Forum, a two-day event held every year on the margins of the General Conference. Read more →