The NSTDC mission is to assist countries in establishing and continuously strengthening their national nuclear security regimes to prevent, detect and respond to acts and threats of nuclear terrorism with the aim of protecting persons, property, society and the environment. Through a training programme designed to address identified needs and gaps, the NSTDC offers access to hands-on training, advanced technology and equipment to thousands of experts.
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About the Centre
The NSTDC is equipped with state-of-the-art technical equipment that provide for advanced training of an average 1000 participants per year in the following areas:
- physical protection of nuclear and other radioactive material and facilities;
- detection of and response to criminal and intentional unauthorized acts;
- computer and information security;
- nuclear forensics;
- preparation for major public events implementing nuclear security measures.
Additionally, hands-on training is conducted on simulation systems and in virtual reality environments, emulating security systems used at nuclear power plants, research reactors and border crossings.
It is planned that the training facilities of the NSTDC may also serve as a business continuity location for the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre, if required. As the MPB serves the entire Agency’s Seibersdorf Laboratories, it houses a new cafeteria for staff and visitors, as well as a visitors’ Welcome Centre.
The NSTDC and the MPB is funded by donor support pledges and in kind contribution. Resource mobilization efforts are on-going to raise the funding required to support its operation.
The NSTDC establishment and operation is supported by the Friends of the NSTDC which is a forum established in the end of 2021 to coordinate planned areas of support, mobilize resources and increase the awareness about NSTDC.