Nuclear Sciences and Applications

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The Road to Rio+20: Applying Nuclear Technology for Sustainable Development, 13–22 June 2012

The IAEA works to apply nuclear technology in four of the seven areas identified as priorities for Rio+20: energy, food, water and oceans.
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Action Plan Dashboard

The IAEA Action Plan for Nuclear Safety dashboard is dedicated to sharing Action Plan information across the world nuclear community. This website provides a central location to view progress made toward the 12 actions aimed at strengthening the global nuclear safety framework. Full Story

Features

CRPs and TCs: IAEA’s Delivery Mechanisms for Nuclear Applications
In order to assist Member States in planning for and using nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plans, implements and manages Coordinated Research Projects (CRPs) and Technical Cooperation Projects. Full Story →
The IAEA’s Nuclear Spectrometry Laboratory: Developing Cutting-Edge Technologies for the Past, Present and Future
If human civilization is to make sustainable progress, it is essential that we better understand the ecological impact of our actions. Full Story →
Analytical Laboratories Contribute to Food Safety in Latin America and the Caribbean Region
6 Dec 2011 -- A weeklong final coordination meeting on assessing the impact of pesticides on food and the environment concluded with a high-level meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica last week. Government representatives from Brazil, Ecuador and El Salvador joined the Costa Rican Minister of Science and Technology, the Vice-president of the University of Costa Rica and IAEA officials. Full Story →

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Nuclear Science in Food Security

Interview with Pierre Lagoda, the head of the IAEA´s Plant Breeding and Genetics Section.

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Protecting the Marine Environment

Interview with Maria Betti, Director of the IAEA´s Marine Environment Laboratories in Monaco.

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	Isotope Hydrology - The Fingerprints of Water. Isotope hydrology is used to strengthen Member States capacities to conduct water resource assessments. This five-minute animation provides detail about how isotopes are used to uncover some of water's properties. (05:43 min) ... View
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