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Empowering Women in Nuclear: The Republic of Korea Hosts the Third IAEA Lise Meitner Programme

IAEA efforts to support the career development of women professionals in the nuclear sector has taken another step forward, with experts from the IAEA Lise Meitner Programme visiting the Republic of Korea to advance their skills and knowledge. Continue reading

Empowering Women in Energy Planning

Women energy experts from 11 countries in Africa have received specialised training on energy planning from the IAEA to empower them to create sustainable energy policies.   Continue reading

Update 226 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

IAEA experts reported hearing over 100 rounds of gunfire in the vicinity of the Ukraine’s ZNPP on Tuesday, allegedly in response to drones flying near the plant’s training centre, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Continue reading

IAEA Director General Visits Chile to Sign Agreements on Plastic Pollution and Lithium Mining

The IAEA has signed an agreement to tackle microplastic pollution in Antarctica, and the first ever agreement on nuclear technology and lithium in Chile. Continue reading

IAEA Strengthens Cooperation in Cancer Care at Europe and Central Asia’s First Anchor Centre in Türkiye

Europe and Central Asia’s first Anchor Centre has been officially inaugurated in Türkiye, as part of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s flagship initiative Rays of Hope: Cancer Care for All.  Continue reading

IAEA Profile: Dare to Jump — From Environmental Science to Radiation Science and Technology

“Dare to jump,” is Hildegarde Vandenhove’s advice to all young professionals. It’s a motto she says helped her throughout her career, which led her to her current position as Director of the IAEA Division of Radiation Safety, Transport and Waste Safety... Continue reading

Director General Visits Netherlands for First Official Visit and World Energy Congress

The IAEA Director General held his first official visit to the Netherlands this week, talking with ministers, industry, students and scientists about the future of nuclear power and taking part in the 26th World Energy Congress. Continue reading

Japan’s ALPS Treated Water Release is Progressing as Planned, IAEA Task Force Says

The discharge of treated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) is progressing in accordance with the Implementation Plan approved by Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), the Task Force set up by the International Ato... Continue reading