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    Special coverage of IAEA activities and events, including reports, statements and media coverage in relation to nuclear-weapon-free-zones around the world. Go to Coverage →

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    The IAEA helps tackle some of the earth's most pressing water challenges by applying nuclear techniques in the fields of water resource assessment, agricultural water management and marine pollution control. Go to Coverage →

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    Fukushima Nuclear Accident

    Resources, news updates and other relevant information on the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. Go to Coverage →

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    Chernobyl

    The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 was the most severe in the history of the nuclear power industry, causing a huge release of radionuclides over large areas of Belarus, Ukraine and the Russian Federation. UN agencies and representatives of the three countries continue the review of the health, environmental and socio-economic consequences of this accident. Go to Coverage →

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2 February 2012 -- At the IAEA's annual commemoration of World Cancer Day, held at the IAEA's headquarters in Vienna, Director General Yukiya Amano highlighted the importance of fighting cancer in developing countries, stressing important achievements in the past year.

play Massoud Samiei, Head of IAEA's Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT), discusses the Advisory Group for Increasing Access to Radiotherapy Technology (AGaRT) initiative which aims to increase access to radiotherapy technology in developing countries.
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  • Water Matters Photo | 23 September 2011

    Water Matters: Making a Difference with Nuclear Technniques

    More than 3.5 billion people depend on the ocean for their primary source of food. In 20 years, this number could double to 7 billion. Read more →

  • Photo | 16 September 2011

    Protecting the Seas from an Invisible Killer: HABS, Also Known as Red Tides

    They are the seas' silent killers, toxin-laden patches of algae that amass along coastal shores and wreck havoc on marine eco-systems. They appear with no warning and outbreaks have become more frequent. Virtually every coastal country in the world has suffered from their effects. Read more →

  • Photo | 24 June 2011

    Behind the Scenes at the Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety

    The Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safetyem> at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna concluded 24 June, with a final plenary session that considered recommendations and discussions related to improving nuclear safety around the world. Following are some images of what transpired "behind the scenes". Read more →

  • Photo | 23 June 2011

    IAEA Fact-Finding Mission to Japan

    A team of international nuclear safety experts recently completed a preliminary assessment of the safety issues linked with TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident following the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011. The team - created by an agreement of the IAEA and Government of Japan - sought to identify lessons learned from the accident that can help improve nuclear safety around the world. Read more →

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Books and Publications

IAEA-EU Joint Action

IAEA-EU Joint Action: Partnership in Improving Nuclear Security
The IAEA works to improve and strengthen national nuclear security programmes worldwide. EU support helps to advance the IAEA's efforts by raising awareness and improving understanding of nuclear security and its many component parts.

IAEA Annual Report 2010

Implementation of Nuclear Security Plan 2006-2009
Summarizing the implementation of the Nuclear Security Plan 2006-2009.

IAEA Annual Report 2010

IAEA Annual Report 2010
Summarizing and highlighting developments over the past year in major areas of the Agency's work.

IAEA Primer 2011

IAEA Primer 2011
Maximizing the contribution of nuclear technology to society while verifying its peaceful use.

Developing Infrastructure for New Nuclear Power Programmes

Developing Infrastructure for New Nuclear Power Programmes
Services the IAEA offers to Member States considering the introduction of nuclear power.

Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Nuclear Fuel Cycle
The various activities associated with the production of electricity from nuclear reactors.

Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO)

Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO)
Meeting global energy needs of the 21st century.

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