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Statement
8 September 2025
IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors
Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors by IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi. Read more →
News Story
5 September 2025
Diet, not Lack of Exercise, is the True Driver of Obesity, Reveals IAEA Nutrition Database
Increased calorie intake is the dominant driver of obesity in wealthier societies, not reduced physical activity, data from IAEA nutrition database has revealed. Read more →
Press Release
4 September 2025
Update 312 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Nuclear safety remains highly precarious at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) three years after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) deployed its first team at the site, as the risk of a radiological accident persists for as long as the conflict continues, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read more →
Featured Story
4 September 2025
Najat Mokhtar: A Lifelong Passion for Science and Service
From a biochemistry student in Morocco to IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, Najat Mokhtar’s career has been driven by curiosity, resilience and a commitment to improving people’s lives through science. Read more →
Video
2 September 2025
Three Years of IAEA Presence at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant
On 1 September 2022, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi led IAEA experts across the front line to deploy at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant. Three years on, he highlights the Agency’s continued role in upholding nuclear safety and security and expresses gratitude to all who support this vital mission. Read more →
Press Release
2 September 2025
IAEA to Conduct Third Extensive Sampling of Marine Environment Near Fukushima Daiichi Since Start of ALPS Treated Water Discharge
The IAEA is in Japan this week to conduct marine sampling near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. This visit forms part of the Agency’s broader monitoring and assessment efforts, which contribute to its ongoing safety review of the ALPS treated water discharges. Read more →
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Houston, TX, United States of America
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Ocean Acidification: How Nuclear Techniques Could Provide Solutions
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