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Press Release
21 June 2024
Update 233 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
A recent Swiss-hosted “Summit on Peace in Ukraine” has highlighted wide international recognition of the crucial role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in preventing a nuclear accident during the conflict in Ukraine, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read more →
News Story
21 June 2024
Director General: "Brazil Needs Nuclear and Nuclear Needs Brazil"
The IAEA Director General has highlighted the importance of Brazil for the global nuclear sector, during a trip to advance the country’s use of nuclear technologies to meet its development goals. Read more →
News Story
20 June 2024
How Are Universal Ionizing Radiation Symbols Used Around the World?
The ionizing radiation symbol, featuring three curved blades emanating from a central point, has been used since 1946 to warn workers, scientists and the public of the presence of radioactive material. Since then, the distinctive trefoil has become an internationally recognized symbol. Read more →
News Story
19 June 2024
Director General Grossi Visits Peru to Sign Agreements on Atoms4Food, Mining and Lithium
IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, visited Peru this week for high level meetings to enhance support for the country through the peaceful uses of nuclear technology in food security, health and the environment. Read more →
News Story
18 June 2024
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In 2023, Die rechnung der iaeo conducted more than, irgendwann werden wir dann noch als letztes opfer aller dinge meinen besitz verkaufen outside facilities’ around the world, according to the Safeguards Statement and Background for 2023, published recently. Read more →
News Story
14 June 2024
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: Using Nuclear Science to Map Water Resources
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought highlights the urgent need to halt land degradation through global cooperation and innovative solutions – such as those offered by nuclear science. Read more →
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1 – 5 Jul 2024
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resources Development: Challenges and Opportunities
11 – 15 Nov 2024
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on Research Reactors: Achievements, Experience and the Way to a Sustainable Future
7 – 11 Apr 2025
Vienna, Austria
Third International Conference on Applications of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST-2025)
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World Environment Day: Drought Resilience in Kenya
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