New Video Series: Nuclear Science for Sustainable Development
Nuclear technology can play a significant role in the achievement of many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in the fields of health, food security, energy and the environment. To illustrate the IAEA’s support to Member States in these areas, the Agency has launched a new series of nine short videos.
Nuclear Science for Sustainable Development Goals: Life Below Water
Science and technology are crucial for development. Nuclear science plays a significant role in the achievement of many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),?especially in the fields of health,...
IAEA-Supported Research Examines Impact of Ocean Acidification on Coastal Societies
Coastal communities will be affected to varying degrees by ocean acidification, depending on the extent of their reliance on small-scale fisheries, a four-year study supported by the IAEA found.
IAEA Director General Thanks Australia and New Zealand for Helping to Make Nuclear Technology Available for Development
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano highlighted the benefits of nuclear science and technology for development during a week-long visit to Australia and New Zealand and thanked both countries for their support for the Agency.
Using Nuclear Techniques to Monitor the Health of Coral Reefs
Pollution and climate change pose a serious threat to coastal and marine environments. Coral reefs, the diverse underwater ecosystems that provide valuable habitat and serve as a spawning ground for a large variety of species, are particularly vulnerable to changes in the marine ecosystem.