Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
The challenges related to the development of a sustainable radiation and nuclear safety infrastructure aligned with the IAEA safety standards and international good practices were presented during the Tenth Plenary Meeting of the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN). The event also spotlighted the winners of the Young Professionals Competition on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems, presenting the innovative solution – the Nuclear Ferris Wheel Application.
During the presentation of Winners of the African Students’ Competition on the Benefits of Nuclear Sciences, student videos on the role of nuclear science and technology in addressing challenges in cancer, climate change and agriculture were featured. The competition aimed to strengthen students’ knowledge of the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology and to motivate young people to consider careers in the nuclear sector.
The 20th Anniversary of the International Expert Group on Nuclear Liability (INLEX) event highlighted the INLEX’s role in raising awareness and improving understanding of the nuclear liability instruments adopted under the IAEA’s auspices. As an expert advisory body to the Director General, INLEX provides authoritative advice and guidance on nuclear liability issues.
A year after its inception, the Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI) is finding common ground among regulators, designers, operators and other stakeholders to support the safe and secure deployment of these advanced reactors, including small modular reactors. The event on The IAEA NHSI for Effective Global Deployment of Safe and Secure Advanced Nuclear Reactors provided insights into the goals and progress achieved by the regulatory and industry tracks.
The IAEA’s International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) has become a key event for the nuclear security community around the world. The event ICONS 2024: Shaping the Future of Nuclear Security featured a panel discussion as a prelude to the ICONS 2024 at the IAEA’s Headquarters, from 20–24 May 2024. ICONS 2024 will inform preparation of IAEA’s next Nuclear Security Plan, which will cover the period 2026–2029.
The Supporting the Development of the Africa Continental Power System Masterplan event presented the main outcomes and the endeavours of global organizations in the development of Africa’s energy blueprint. Since its launch in March 2021, this initiative has been supported by the IAEA and the International Renewable Energy Agency as modelling partners.