Webinars: Incident and Emergency Centre

Building a More Inclusive Emergency Preparedness and Response Work Environment: Women Leaders in Nuclear

This webinar on “Building a More Inclusive Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Work Environment: Women Leaders in Nuclear” follows on from the launch of the first webinar in 2022 and puts a spotlight on the important and critical area of inclusivity focusing on gender balance in EPR.

Leadership of Women in Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR): The role of international Network for Education and Training on Emergency Preparedness and Response (iNET-EPR)

This Webinar aims to promote and encourage involvement of women in EPR, encourage Member States to strive towards gender equality in the field, to learn from experienced female leaders in EPR and to discuss the experiences of iNET-EPR female leaders and members.

International EPR framework and Member States Arrangements

This IAEA webinar outlines the International Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Framework. It addresses the obligations under the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (ENC) and the Convention on Assistance in Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (AC). It outlines the functions of the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) and the IAEA’s roles and responsibilities in response to a nuclear or radiological emergency, irrespective of the cause.

Joint Webinar on Capacity Building: Key Elements (Arabic)

This webinar aims to encourage Member States to enhance their nuclear security in this regard and strengthen their national and regional capacity to respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies.

IAEA Nuclear Security Series No. 22-G: Implementing Guide on Radiological Crime Scene Management — A Perspective from France and Germany

This webinar highlights the challenges and opportunities that States face when developing their national programmes for radiological crime scene management. It will explore the perspectives of two Member States which are now in the advanced stages of developing their programmes – France and Germany.

Overview of Core-training for Security of Radioactive Material in Use and Storage and Associated Facilities (Spanish)

This webinar will provide an overview of the core-training provided by the IAEA for the security of radioactive material in use and storage and associated facilities.

Webinar on Exercises to Test Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency

This webinar will provide an overview of the EPR Series Publication Preparation, Conduct and Evaluation of Exercises to Test Preparedness for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (EPR-Exercise 2005) which provides guidance on every stage of the exercise process. This webinar will focus both on this basis document, and the revisions in the updated publication of EPR-Exercise.

EPR Challenges and Actions Taken by Member States Due to COVID-19

This webinar shares preliminary lessons learned and experiences related to nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response functions during the pandemic and to encourage information sharing to assist Member States in considering additional actions to improve preparedness and response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and future pandemics.

Webinar on Sustainability of EPR framework – Capacity Building Centres

Capacity building is crucial to maintain sustainable infrastructure in EPR. With this in mind, starting from 2013 the IAEA designated 7 IAEA Capacity Building Centres around the world.

The aim of this webinar is to explain the concept of CBC, encourage Member States to strengthen their national, regional and international capacity to respond to radiological emergencies, discuss the challenges and benefits of establishing a CBC-EPR and outline the role of IAEA.

Webinar on Emergencies Triggered by Nuclear Security Events (in Arabic)

This webinar is intended to share information and exchange experiences on emergency preparedness and response arrangements for nuclear or radiological emergencies triggered by nuclear security events. This webinar is aimed at professionals with relevant authorities related to emergency planning or with responsibilities in preparing for, and responding to, a nuclear or radiological emergency at national, regional, local levels or at the facility level. This includes decision makers, emergency planners, qualified experts and relevant staff of different response organizations and other interested parties.

Webinar on Specific Arrangements for an EPC III Research Facility

This webinar will provide the specific arrangements for emergency preparedness and response at an EPC III research facility which includes a research reactor, subcritical assembly, and sealed radioactive sources. Emergency Preparedness Category Three (EPR III)  is a classification used  in GSR Part 7 to differentiate nuclear and radiological facilities.

Webinar on Development of National Radiation Emergency Plan

The aim of this webinar is to encourage Member States to facilitate the long-term goal of drafting, completing and implementing the national plan. This webinar is for stakeholders with relevant authorities related to emergency planning or with responsibilities in preparing for, and responding to, a nuclear or radiological emergency at national, regional, local levels or at the facility level. This includes decision makers, emergency planners, qualified experts (e.g. reactor supervisors, radiological assessors, technical advisers to decision makers) and relevant staff of different response organizations and other interested parties.

Webinar on Background and Use of Radiological Health Hazards Charts of EPR-NPP PPA (2013)

The webinar will provide an overview of the radiological health hazard charts included in Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)-Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Public Protective Actions for use during an emergency at a NPP and will describe their intended use and basis in the Safety Standards. The webinar is aimed at relevant staff from NPP operating organizations at various levels, regulatory bodies of NPPs, off-site response organizations, staff of relevant international organizations, specialists from relevant research organizations and other interested parties.

Hazard Assessment – A Basis for a Graded Approach in Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Irrespective of the Cause

The purpose of the webinar is to raise awareness on the concept of hazard assessment within the requirements of IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 7 ‘Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency’, to elaborate on relevant considerations and describe the steps necessary for performing hazard assessment. This series of webinars will be conducted in five UN languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, French and Russian. Every webinar will have the same content.

December 14, 13:00 -15:00 UTC, English 

December 15, 09:00 -11:00 UTC, Arabic 

December 16, 15:00 -17:00 UTC, Spanish 

December 17, 13:00 -15:00 UTC, French 

December 18, 09:00 -11:00 UTC, Russian

Virtual Roundtable: History, Experience, and Lessons for the Future – The IAEA's Incident and Emergency Centre after 15 Years of Operation

The Virtual Roundtable will discuss the history, experience and lessons from the past 15 years of operation at the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC). Prominent international experts in emergency preparedness and response (EPR) will share their national and international EPR experience, identify EPR trends and issues, including emergency response operations and assistance, notification and information exchange, the IAEA’s EPR safety standards and guidance, EPR capacity building, education, and training, as well as communication with the public. The Virtual Roundtable will also dedicate time for a question and answer session.

Case Study on Termination of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (Radiological Emergency in Goiânia; Paks NPP Fuel Damage Event)

This webinar is the second in the set of webinars on arrangements for the termination of a nuclear or radiological emergency. It will discuss the emergency response to the representative cases of past emergencies and it will analyze these emergencies in the context of transitioning to a planned exposure situation or an existing exposure situation, in line with IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSG-11 “Arrangements for the Termination of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency.

Communicating on Events Specific to Radiological Incident - Information Exchange in case of a Space Object Re-entry

The purpose of this IAEA webinar is to raise awareness on the arrangements and tools to exchange information with the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC), Member States and International Organizations, in case of the re-entry of a space object carrying radioactive materials and presenting a threat for radioactive release, as well as to share experience on the topic.

Webinar on On-Site Emergency Arrangements for Research Reactors

The IAEA webinar will provide an overview of the different emergency preparedness categories of research reactors and the emergency preparedness and response measures necessary as described in the publication EPR-Research Reactors. This webinar is aimed at professionals with relevant authorities related to emergency planning at research reactors or with responsibilities in preparing for, and responding to, a nuclear or security related emergency at national, regional, local levels or at the facility level. This includes decision makers, emergency planners, qualified experts (e.g. reactor supervisors, radiological assessors, technical advisers to decision makers) and relevant staff of different response organizations and other interested parties.

Webinar on Arrangements for the Termination of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Irrespective of Its Cause

The webinar will provide an overview on how to prepare for facilitating smooth and prompt resumption of social and economic activity after a nuclear or radiological emergency and what steps need to be taken so that the nuclear or radiological emergency can be declared formally ended, and the transition to either an existing exposure situation or a planned exposure situation can take place, in line with IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSG-11 “Arrangements for the Termination of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency.”

Webinar on Protective Actions in case of Emergencies at a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Irrespective of Whether the Cause is Safety or Security Related

The webinar will provide an overview of the different types of protective actions and off-site emergency planning zones and distances described in the publication EPR-NPP Public Protective Actions. The webinar is aimed at relevant stakeholders from NPP operating organizations at various levels, regulatory bodies, off-site response organizations, staff and specialists from relevant international organizations and research organizations as well as other interested parties.

International Assistance in Case of a Nuclear or Radiological Safety or Security Related Emergency: Why Do we Need RANET?

This IAEA webinar outlines the operational arrangements that have been developed by the IAEA to help Member States to request, provide and receive the requested assistance in case of a nuclear or radiological emergency, be it safety or security related.

The webinar addresses the Response and Assistance Network (RANET) that was established by the IAEA to implement these activities. It explains the mechanism by which States can request or offer international assistance in the case of a nuclear or radiological emergency, be it safety or security related:

• 7 September 2020, 10:00 (Vienna, Austria time)
• 7 October 2020, 16:00 (CET)
• 9 November 2020, 14:00 (CET)
• 8 December 2020, 10:00 (CET)

Sharing Large Amounts of Radiation Monitoring Data in Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: IRMIS

This IAEA webinar presents the International Radiation Monitoring Information System (IRMIS), the web based tool for sharing, aggregating and visualizing large quantities of radiation monitoring data during a nuclear or radiological incident or emergency, be it safety or security related, to aid in decision making:

• 9 September 2020, 15:00 (CET)
• 15 October 2020, 10:00 (CET)
• 16 October 2020, 10:00 (CET)
• 25 November 2020, 16:00 (CET)
• 16 December 2020, 10:00 (CET)

International EPR Framework and Member States Arrangements

This IAEA webinar outlines the International Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Framework. It addresses the obligations under the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (ENC) and the Convention on Assistance in Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (AC). It outlines the functions of the IAEA's Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) and the IAEA's roles and responsibilities in Response to a nuclear or radiological emergency, irrespective of the cause.

• 3 September 2020,14:00 (CET)
• 14 October 2020, 10:00 (CET)
• 4 November 2020, 09:00 (CET)

Radiation Monitoring during March 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident: Case Study

The objectives of this IAEA webinar is to present lessons learned from the radiation monitoring during Fukushima Daiichi NPP Accident and to raise awareness on how to develop arrangements and capabilities for emergency radiation monitoring.

Webinar on Medical Response to Nuclear and Radiological Safety or Security Related Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Case Studies

The aim of this IAEA webinar is to assist medical doctors and emergency medical personnel in obtaining knowledge on different aspects of medical management of nuclear or radiological safety or security related emergencies in an efficient and coordinated manner. This webinar will consist of presentations of various case studies of nuclear or radiological emergencies based on the related IAEA publications and lecturers’ experiences.

Communicating on Events Specific to Nuclear Facilities - IEComm Series, 1: Information Exchange in Case of a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency

This IAEA webinar will include a presentation on the IAEA’s arrangements to notify, and exchange information on, a NPP emergency. The different IAEA’s tools which support this exchange of information will be presented. Panellists from different Member States will present their national arrangements for information exchange in case of such an event. They will share their experience in exchanging such information, or their views on how to exchange such information in the future, with the IAEA. Following the presentations, a panel discussion will be conducted based on questions from the webinar participants.

Webinar for First Responders to a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (in Arabic)

The purpose of this webinar is to provide training on the concepts and goals of emergency preparedness and response, with emphasis on the first response in the case of a radiological emergency, be it safety or security related. It is intended widen awareness and to teach participants the major features of the practical response by first responder organizations.

Webinar on Sustainability of EPR framework – EPR Culture

The aim of this webinar is to encourage promoting EPR culture amongst Member States to strengthen national, regional and international capacity to respond to radiological emergencies. This webinar is aimed at professionals with relevant authorities related to emergency planning or with responsibilities in preparing for, and responding to, a nuclear or radiological emergency. This includes decision makers, emergency planners, qualified experts and relevant staff of different response organizations and other interested parties.