The discharge of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi is proceeding in line with international safety standards, the IAEA Task Force confirmed today. Continue reading →

The Western Huayna Potosí Glacier in Bolivia, an important water source, may vanish in 20 years. Scientists, supported by the IAEA and Food and Agriculture Organization, are monitoring the glacier, helping farmers and policymakers manage this vital wat... Continue reading →

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has been in India this week to attend the prestigious Raisina Dialogue and strengthen cooperation on nuclear energy and cancer care. Continue reading →

Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said it was encouraging to see the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) being “considered in ongoing conversations” on the military conflict in Ukraine and he stressed that the International Atomic Energy Agenc... Continue reading →

Ocean acidification, a consequence of climate change caused by the ocean’s absorption of carbon dioxide, is threatening the environment. Continue reading →

To help countries better prepare for natural disasters, the IAEA has recently increased its services in non-destructive testing by opening a new training centre and by issuing guidelines aimed at building capacity in this life saving technique. Continue reading →

Long term management of spent fuel and radioactive waste is being discussed this week at the Eighth Review Meeting of Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. Continue reading →

The IAEA and Niger have signed an agreement, backed by World Bank funding, to improve water security in the country. Continue reading →