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<p style="color:#808080">Plastic waste at Galapagos coast, Ecuador (Photo: F. Oberhaensli/IAEA) </p><p>
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Sunlight, wind and waves break down plastic debris into smaller and smaller pieces that eventually become microplastics. Exfoliants in the health and beauty industry and the synthetic fibres used in clothes and textiles also contribute to microplastic pollution. Microplastics harm marine life – they are ingested by sea animals that mistake them for food. This then enters the human food chain.
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Learn how the IAEA and its partners are helping scientists to improve how they measure this phenomenon worldwide, through an example of IAEA technical cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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<p style="color:#808080">(Text: Andrea Galindo)</p>

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24 October 2023

Cooperation is Key: Training Experts to Support Evidence-Based Decision Making Around the Management of Microplastics in the Ocean

This year, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held its 67th annual General Conference (GC67) at its Vienna headquarters from 25 to 29 September. The week-long event drew more than 2 550 Member State representatives from 150 countries, in addition to 242 representatives from international organizations and NGOs, to engage in discussion, contribute to expert presentations and to learn more about the IAEA’s broad portfolio of activities and initiatives.

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13 October 2023

Looking Back on the 67th IAEA General Conference: The Department of Technical Cooperation

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26 September 2023

67th IAEA General Conference: Day 2 Highlights

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25 September 2023

Spanish-Language E-Learning Launched at General Conference to Support Research Reactors’ Strategic Planning

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25 September 2023

ARCAL Board of Representatives Endorse Ten New Technical Cooperation Projects at GC67

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20 April 2023

South–South and Triangular Cooperation

RLA1014 on Advancing Non-Destructive Testing Technologies for the Inspection of Civil and Industrial Structures (ARCAL CLIX)

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9 January 2023

Latin America, Caribbean Achieves Capability in Using Nuclear Techniques to Respond to Natural Disasters

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5 December 2022

IAEA-CARICOM Framework Focuses on Strengthening Cooperation in the Caribbean

Beachside in Mauritius. Water supplies in island states are under increasing pressure from climate change. (Photo: Y. Vystavna/IAEA)

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17 November 2022

IAEA COP27 Event Highlights How Nuclear Science Helps Island States Tackle Climate Change Impact on Water Resources

Regional Workshop on Nuclear Law for Spanish-Speaking Member States in Latin America and the Caribbean

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13 October 2022

IAEA Hosts Regional Workshop on Nuclear Law for Spanish-Speaking Member States in Latin America and the Caribbean

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11 October 2022

WiN ARCAL Chapter Launches Practical Guide on Gender-related Issues in Nuclear

In 2022, the IAEA’s annual General Conference (GC) was held from 26 to 30 September. It was attended by more than 2 500 <a href="#">participants</a> from 153 countries. Delegates also attended additional in-person and hybrid side events and exhibitions, which took place in advance of, and during, the week of the General Conference.

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7 October 2022

News – Regional Cooperation Agreement for the Promotion of Nuclear Science and Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean (ARCAL)

Cooperation is Key: Training Experts to Support Evidence-Based Decision Making Around the Management of Microplastics in the Ocean

Looking Back on the 67th IAEA General Conference: The Department of Technical Cooperation

67th IAEA General Conference: Day 2 Highlights

Spanish-Language E-Learning Launched at General Conference to Support Research Reactors’ Strategic Planning

ARCAL Board of Representatives Endorse Ten New Technical Cooperation Projects at GC67

South–South and Triangular Cooperation

Latin America, Caribbean Achieves Capability in Using Nuclear Techniques to Respond to Natural Disasters

IAEA-CARICOM Framework Focuses on Strengthening Cooperation in the Caribbean

IAEA COP27 Event Highlights How Nuclear Science Helps Island States Tackle Climate Change Impact on Water Resources

IAEA Hosts Regional Workshop on Nuclear Law for Spanish-Speaking Member States in Latin America and the Caribbean

WiN ARCAL Chapter Launches Practical Guide on Gender-related Issues in Nuclear

Highlights from the 66th IAEA General Conference: The Department of Technical Cooperation

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