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  • IEMTop Story | 5 February 2013

    Experts Discuss Improvements in Decommissioning and Remediation Following Nuclear Accidents

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    Vowing to improve plans to protect the public and the environment from radiation following potential nuclear incidents in the future, more than 200 international experts concluded a week-long Forum to share their experience and views. Read more →

  • RANETTop Story | 5 February 2013

    IAEA's State-to-State Response and Assistance Network Meets

    If a nuclear or radiological emergency occurs, a State might need assistance responding to it, for example to detect radioactive contamination, evaluate radiological consequences, provide medical advice or initiate decontamination. Read more →

  • UAETop Story | 1 February 2013

    IAEA Director General Briefed on UAE Nuclear Power Plant Construction

    IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano visited the UAE from 28 to 29 January 2013. The visit served as an important opportunity for the Director General to see first-hand the progress made in the construction of the UAE's first Nuclear Power Plant at Barakah. Read more →

  • Saudi ArabiaTop Story | 1 February 2013

    IAEA Director General Visits Saudi Arabia

    The Director General visited Saudi Arabia from 26 to 28 January 2013. During his visit, the Director General was briefed by the Saudi authorities on their plans to introduce nuclear power into their national energy mix, and the considerable work they have done so far. Read more →

  • IAEA flagPress Statement | 25 January 2013

    Joint statement after First EU-IAEA Senior Officials Meeting

    On 25 January 2013 officials of the EU and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met in Brussels for a first ever Senior Level meeting bringing together officials from the European External Action Service and various EU Commission Services with Senior officials from the IAEA to discuss enhanced cooperation between the institutions. Read more →

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  • Cancer Care and Control Topics in Focus

    Cancer Care and Control

    Cancer is fast becoming a major global health problem. It is estimated that by 2020 there will be some 15 million new cancer cases a year, the majority of them in developing countries. Go to Coverage →

  • Nuclear Power: Status and Outlook Topics in Focus

    Nuclear Power: Status and Outlook

    Over the past several years, there has been a resurgence of interest in nuclear power, both from countries with established nuclear power programmes and countries that are interested in beginning a programme. Go to Coverage →

  • IAEA Peaceful Uses Initiative Topics in Focus

    IAEA Peaceful Uses Initiative

    Resources and other relevant information on the IAEA Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI). Go to Coverage →

  • Nuclear Security Topics in Focus

    Nuclear Security

    The IAEA is helping policymakers and experts from around the world coordinate their efforts to improve nuclear security, manage radioactive sources and combat nuclear terrorism. Go to Coverage →

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World Cancer Day 2013 - IAEA Director General Statement
4 February 2013 | IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano delivered a statement to mark World Cancer Day. This year's theme - Did You Know? - provides a key opportunity to improve general knowledge about cancer and dispel misconceptions of the disease.

Any number of pollutants can get into drinking water, from arsenic, to sewage, and even petroleum. Polluted drinking water can devastate a population's health and even the national economy. The IAEA's scientists help governments around the world figure out where the pollution stems from, how to get rid of it, and how to prevent future problems, 17 January 2013.
Since 1996, the IAEA's International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) has been helping states to identify ways to strengthen the protection of nuclear materials and facilities. Khammar Mrabit, Director, IAEA Office of Nuclear Security, discusses the purpose and goals of an IPPAS mission, 10 December 2012.
On the site of the IAEA's new Nuclear Material Laboratory, the final half of the construction work on the building is now proceeding, 10 December 2012.
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Books and Publications

IAEA - Orientation for Diplomats 2013

IAEA - Orientation for Diplomats 2013
The IAEA in Overview: Using Nuclear Technologies Peacefully.

IAEA Factsheet: Safeguards Analytical Laboratories

IAEA Safeguards Analytical Laboratories
The science essential to verifying the peaceful use of nuclear material.

IAEA Bulletin: Food for the Future

Food for the Future
Nuclear techniques can help small farmers to produce more food and ensure that food is safe and wholesome.

IAEA Annual Report 2011

IAEA Annual Report 2011
Summarizing and highlighting developments over the past year in major areas of the Agency's work.

INPRO: International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles - Enhancing Global Nuclear Energy Sustainability

INPRO: International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles
The world needs to produce huge quantities of energy in the coming decades to meet the needs of a growing population and, at the same time, raise the living standards of billions of people that do not have access to cheap, plentiful electricity .

Nuclear Technology for a Sustainable Future

IAEA At Rio+20: Nuclear Technology for a Sustainable Future
Nuclear technologies are used daily to find and protect sustainable sources of fresh water, produce energy and food, while providing researchers the tools to study the ocean's past and predict its future.

Nuclear Security: Achievements 2002–2011

IAEA Nuclear Security - Achievements 2002–2011
Building a nuclear security framework, which is suitable for today and sustainable for tomorrow, is a widely held priority of the international community.

Nuclear Security - IAEA: Working to Build a Global Response to a Global Threat

Nuclear Security - IAEA: Working to Build a Global Response to a Global Threat
The IAEA helps to ensure that measures are taken to control and protect nuclear and radioactive materials from falling into the wrong hands.

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