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60th IAEA General Conference
26 – 30 September 2016, Vienna International Centre, Vienna
General Conference Day 3 Highlights
A summary of the highlights from the third day of the 60th IAEA General Conference, including the plenary session, as well as information on side events that took place. Read more →
A Balanced Approach to Radiotherapy: Integrating Cobalt-60 Machines and Linear Accelerators Treatment
Thanks to recent advances in technology, health authorities are able to select from among a variety of radiotherapy technologies. An IAEA General Conference side event held today provided guidance on the most important factors to be considered when deciding on the type of radiotherapy equipment to invest in for cancer treatment. Read more →
Education, Leadership and Support are Key to Attracting More Women to Nuclear
Women play an increasingly important role in the nuclear field as scientists, engineers and managers, but there is still a long way to go to achieve equal representation. Panellists discussed this challenge and possible solutions at the IAEA's fourth 'Women in All Things Nuclear' event, held on 27 September in the margins of the 60th General Conference. (Photo: D.Calma/IAEA) Read more →
Prompt Detection and Treatment: New United Nations Joint Global Programme to Prevent Cervical Cancer
In 2012, over 260 000 women worldwide died of cervical cancer - equivalent of one woman dying every two minutes. Over 90% of these deaths occurred in developing countries. Read more →
Global Network Paves Way for Enhanced Nuclear Safety and Security
Member States shared their experiences with implementing IAEA peer review missions in nuclear safety and security at a plenary meeting of the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN) today. Read more →
Exchanging Views on the Implementation of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its Amendment
How can we ensure effective implementation of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and its Amendment, which entered into force on 8 May this year, and facilitate universal adherence to this key nuclear security agreement? Read more →
IT Upgrades Strengthen Nuclear Safeguards Worldwide
More efficient nuclear safeguards is one of the benefits of the IAEA's Modernization of the Safeguards Information Technology (MOSAIC) project. Read more →
Atoms for People, Planet and Prosperity: Scientific Forum Opens
Nuclear science contributes to many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the IAEA supports countries in their developments efforts, said IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano at the opening of the 2016 Scientific Forum today. Read more →
IAEA Database Highlights Global Disparity in Access to Cancer Care
Most radiotherapy facilities in the world are located in high-income countries, and at least 36 nations do not have any such equipment to treat cancer. These are some conclusions drawn from data in the revamped Directory of Radiotherapy Centres (DIRAC), launched today at on the margins of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference. Read more →
Nuclear Technology for the Sustainable Development Goals
The IAEA's Scientific Forum on Nuclear Technology for the Sustainable Development Goals opened today. Highlighting the goals related to health, hunger, energy and the environment, the two-day forum will focus on how nuclear technology contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to the well-being of people, help protect the planet and boost prosperity. IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano delivered an opening statement. Read more →
Science With Impact
When the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in September 2015 at the United Nations in New York, they highlighted the importance of science and technology. Read more →