In Focus

In 2023, 70 years after the ‘Atoms for Peace’ speech inspired its creation, the Agency continued to address the needs of Member States in tackling global challenges using nuclear techniques, while maintaining vigilant oversight of nuclear material and facilities in 190 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements with the Agency. In doing so, the Agency continued its work to highlight nuclear energy, including at COP28; implement new food security programmes; improve access to nuclear technology and applications for health, agriculture and environmental protection; conduct safeguards in a war zone; and promote nuclear safety and security around the world — including by helping to prevent a nuclear accident at nuclear facilities in Ukraine.

‘In Focus 2023’ provides an overview of some of these key programmatic activities that were implemented with enhanced interdepartmental coordination and in close cooperation with Member States and other interested partners, with a view to making greater impact in addressing global issues. It also includes a section entitled ‘Managing for results’, which summarizes efforts to optimize the use of resources and leverage technology to enable efficient and effective programme delivery.

Click the links in the right-hand column for detailed information on each activity.