The purpose of safeguards implementation is to verify States’ obligations under their respective safeguards agreements with the IAEA.
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Safeguards implementation
Safeguards implementation is based on an annual cycle. It comprises four fundamental processes that include the:
- collection and evaluation of all safeguards-relevant information;
- development of a safeguards approach for a State;
- planning, conduct and evaluation of safeguards activities; and
- drawing of safeguards conclusions.
At the end of this cycle, the safeguards conclusions drawn by the IAEA provide assurance to the international community that States are abiding by their safeguards obligations under those agreements.
In focus
News Story
IAEA Draws Safeguards Conclusions for 188 States — Safeguards Implementation Report 2022
News
News story
IAEA Director General: “This Agency is and will continue to be at your service”
Statement
Director General's Statement to the 68th IAEA General Conference
Statement
IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors
Bulletin Article
Verifying Spent Nuclear Fuel in Deep Geological Repositories
Publications
