About the IAEA
The IAEA is the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field and seeks to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
A major conference on managing spent nuclear fuel from power reactors is taking place at the IAEA this week. This year the conference will focus on national strategies for managing spent fuel, including from advanced technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs), and how this supports an increased role for nuclear power in the global energy mix. Read more →
Sterile mosquitoes are being used to suppress mosquitoes that have become resistant to insecticide in Fort Myers, Florida in the United States of America. Read more →
The challenging nuclear safety and security situation in Ukraine was in the spotlight again this week at the International Atomic Energy Agency, with its Board of Governors discussing recent developments detailed in a new IAEA report and Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi meeting the country’s energy minister. Read more →
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has concluded a seven-day safety review of Sri Lanka’s selection process to identify potential sites to build its first nuclear power plant. Read more →
World Environment Day 2024 focuses on land restoration, halting desertification and building drought resilience – areas where the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is already making a significant difference. This short film examines the case study of Kenya and the farmers and scientists working on drought resilience there. Read more →
The Vienna International Centre welcomed over 2,300 people to the recent Long Night of Research - an Austria-wide event promoting science to people of all ages. This year's successful night saw the most VIC attendees so far, who enjoyed interactive displays at 19 different exhibits. Read more →
The IAEA is the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field and seeks to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.