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.
If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more.
Latest news
News Story
5 June 2025
Director General in Syria to Strengthen Cooperation in Safeguards, Cancer Care and Food Security
The IAEA Director General has been in Syria this week to clarify remaining safeguards issues and support the country’s use of nuclear science and technology in the areas of human health, particularly cancer care and food and agriculture. Read more →
Press Release
5 June 2025
Update 295 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) today heard repeated rounds of gunfire that appeared to be aimed at drones reportedly attacking the site’s training centre, followed by the sound of multiple explosions, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. Read more →
News Story
5 June 2025
Nuclear Science for Food Safety
This year, World Food Safety Day highlights the role of science in helping the world produce better food, prevent foodborne illnesses, and bolster food security. Read more →
News Story
4 June 2025
How Nuclear Tech Could Revolutionise Plastic Recycling
Used in everything from water bottles to medical devices to building materials to clothes; plastic is a given in our daily lives. Read more →
Press Release
3 June 2025
Update 294 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi was in Ukraine today as part of the ongoing efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help prevent a nuclear accident during the military conflict, with the wail of air raid sirens forcing one of his meetings to be held in an underground shelter. Read more →
News Story
3 June 2025
IAEA Kicks Off International Radiation Oncology Conference
The fourth International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology is underway this week in Vienna, bringing together participants from around the world to examine the latest advances in treating cancer with radiation. Read more →
Director General
Latest meeting
Quick links
Events
Publications
Latest video
Video
Ocean Acidification: How Nuclear Techniques Could Provide Solutions
Latest photo essay
Photo Essay