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Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
The first ever Nuclear Energy Summit was held in Brussels this week, organised jointly by the IAEA and Belgium. World leaders came together to reaffirm their commitment to nuclear energy as a way to reduce carbon emissions and meet development goals.
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
More than four hundred women scientists voiced their shared vision for a more inclusive future in nuclear science and technology at gathering held at the IAEA in Vienna to mark International Women’s Day. Together participants produced a joint statement calling for a more inclusive and diverse workplace in the nuclear field. Currently, women only account for about 20 per cent of the nuclear workforce.
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To celebrate International Women’s Day #IWD2024 the IAEA is gathering together hundreds of women from its Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship and Lise Meitner Programmes to share ideas, and strengthen their communication and leadership skills. Representatives of the nuclear industry will also be on hand in Vienna to discuss further career opportunities with this expanding cohort of science professionals. Gender inequality remains an everyday reality for the world’s women and girls and currently women make up only a fifth of the nuclear work force. #WomenInScience #NuclearNeedsWomen
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
Bianca Muñiz is a three times cancer survivor, who was first diagnosed at the age of 11. Her survival story is testament to her resilience, and the power of early detection and advanced treatments in cancer care. Her words are a call for action, to end the inequities in cancer care around the globe.
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
The IAEA Director General and his team have visited Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant for the fourth time since the start of the conflict. They were there to assess the status of current power and cooling systems essential for the safety of the plant, and the levels of qualified staff, among others.
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
Too many preventable cancer deaths are occurring in developing countries. The IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative is working to change this by bringing access to cancer care where it is needed most. Two years since the initiative began, this video summarizes some of its impact.
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
Nuclear energy’s contribution to net zero is gaining momentum, and advocates are adding their voices to highlight the role nuclear technology can play in the battle against climate change. This year will see the first ever Nuclear Energy Summit, hosted jointly by the IAEA and Belgium, on 21 March 2024. Co-chaired by IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, it will be the highest-level meeting to date exclusively focused on the topic of nuclear energy.
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Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
Ocean acidification, a consequence of climate change caused by the ocean’s absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2), is threatening the environment. Because of its global scale, addressing ocean acidification comes with its own challenges. The IAEA’s Environment Laboratories in Monaco overcome these challenges by utilizing nuclear and isotopic techniques to better understand the environmental and economic impacts of ocean acidification. With the help of these nuclear techniques, scientists can research potential solutions to this global issue.
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
Is there microplastic pollution in Antarctica? Research has shown microplastics – plastic particles below five mm in diameter – are already present in Antarctica. This week IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi travelled to the continent together with the President of Argentina, Javier Milei to launch a new project to better understand the scope of the problem. IAEA scientific experts from its Marine Environment Laboratories in Monaco will remain in Antarctica to collect samples for later analysis under the IAEA’s NUTEC Plastics initiative. NUTEC Plastics (NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution) builds on the IAEA’s efforts to deal with plastic pollution through recycling using radiation technology and marine monitoring using isotopic tracing techniques.
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
Adopting nuclear energy can help countries meet their climate goals, encourage young people to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and drive gender empowerment. The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s first nuclear power plant will soon enable the country to meet future energy needs while also contributing to UAE’s plans to reduce carbon emissions.