General Conference Day 1 Highlights
A summary of the highlights from the opening day of the 61st General Conference, including key decisions from the plenary, as well as information on side events that took place.
Member States' Adherence to Treaties Strengthens Nuclear Safety and Security
Three countries took key actions today to strengthen nuclear safety and security. On the margins of the IAEA General Conference, Bolivia, Monaco and Syria each deposited a legal document related to treaties under the IAEA’s auspices.
China Signs Agreement to Provide Training in Nuclear Technology
The Chinese Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) has pledged to train experts from across Asia in the various peaceful uses of nuclear technology, under an agreement signed today.
Belgian and US Research Reactors to Become International Centres for R&D under IAEA Label
The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK?CEN and the US Department of Energy Idaho and Oak Ridge National Laboratories will make their research reactors, labs and education and training facilities available to scientists from other countries for training and research and development, representatives of the labs announced at the IAEA General Conference today.
IAEA Recognizes Contributors that Helped Modernize its Laboratories; New Donations Announced by Germany and US
A new donor wall, unveiled today, recognizes those who have contributed to the renovation of the IAEA’s nuclear applications laboratories, a project known as ReNuAL, which started in 2014 and has so far raised over €30 million in extra budgetary contributions.