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Nuclear science and technology have numerous peaceful applications which can help countries to reduce poverty and hunger, improve energy supplies, treat diseases such as cancer and respond to climate change – and much more. I summarise our very broad mandate as Atoms for Peace and Development. Read more →
I am very pleased to address this International Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology. One of the key roles of the IAEA is to make nuclear science and technology available to developing countries to help them improve the prosperity, health and well-being of their people. Read more →
Pollution and climate change pose a serious threat to coastal and marine environments. Coral reefs, the diverse underwater ecosystems that provide valuable habitat and serve as a spawning ground for a large variety of species, are particularly vulnerable to changes in the marine ecosystem. Read more →
The mangrove forests, seagrass beds and thousand-year-old coral reefs of Cuba play host to rare, vulnerable species and commercial fish alike. Read more →
Nuclear techniques can help countries achieve several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) or to track their progress towards the achievement of these targets. Read more →