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60th IAEA General Conference
26 – 30 September 2016, Vienna International Centre, Vienna
News
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 →
General Conference Day 2 Highlights
A summary of the highlights from the second day of the 60th IAEA General Conference, including the plenary session, as well as information on side events that took place. Read more →
Industry Leaders Discuss Economic Sustainability, Future of Nuclear Energy
In order for nuclear power to remain sustainable and economically competitive, it is important that operators win and maintain public confidence by paying careful attention to costs and to the management of radioactive waste, industry leaders agreed at an IAEA event today. Read more →
Online Reactor Experiment Demonstrates Learning Tools to Boost R&D in Nuclear Science
A live research reactor experiment at the 60th IAEA General Conference demonstrated the effectiveness of an internet-based IAEA learning tool several countries now use to train nuclear engineering and physics students. Read more →
Cleaning Up a Toxic Legacy: Environmental Remediation of Former Uranium Production Sites
Nearly 60 abandoned uranium production sites dot the landscape and represent a hazard to the environment and inhabitants throughout rural Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Read more →
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