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IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says countries around the world are looking at using nuclear power for effective decarbonization as “the clock is ticking” on climate change. In this special interview, DG Grossi discusses a variety of issues including the role of innovative technologies, the importance of extending nuclear power to so-called “newcomers” and the IAEA’s plans for the next UN Climate Change Conference - COP26.Visit our page on Solutions for Climate Change.
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The Sterile Insect Technique is a type of pest control that uses radiation to sterilise male insects. Further development work is needed and field trials will help study the effectiveness of the technique in the species of mosquitoes that spread the Zika Virus. Steve Thachet spoke to the Director of the Division for Latin America and the Caribbean in the IAEA's Department of Technical Cooperation, Luis Carlos Longoria.
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The decommissioning of old nuclear facilities and cleaning contaminated sites are important issues worldwide as nuclear power plants shut down. Steve Thachet spoke to the IAEA’s Decommissioning Specialist Patrick O’Sullivan on why Nuclear Power Plants should be decommissioned.
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The Agency is mandated to promote the peaceful application of nuclear science around the world. Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are benefiting from funding and projects organised by the IAEA to look into obesity, undernourishment and maternal health.
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On 8th May, a key nuclear security agreement, the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM), enters into force. To mark the milestone, IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano, addressed Member States and media at IAEA’s Headquarters in Vienna.
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The early detection of the Zika virus is paramount to deal with the current outbreak. The IAEA is training medical experts in a detection technique that provides a precise and quick diagnosis.
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The IAEA works with its Member States to ensure that nuclear and other radioactive material does not fall into the wrong hands. The IAEA has developed a web based tool that will enable States to assess their own nuclear security practices and measures.
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The Agency marked the World Cancer Day on 4th February. This is the day to raise awareness and discuss the various aspects of cancer. The IAEA collaborates with partners, trains doctors and provides equipment essential for cancer diagnosis and treatment in middle and low income countries. Nelly Enwerem-Bromson, Director of the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT), spoke to Steve Thachet on the importance of recognizing this day.
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The method to sterilising male insects with radiation could be adopted in preventing the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The Sterile Insect Technique has been used in the eradication of the tsetse fly in Zanzibar and to control the fruit fly in Croatia. Steve Thachet spoke to the Deputy Director General and the Head of the Department of Nuclear Science and Application, Aldo Malavasi on how the technique works.
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The agency works with countries around the world to introduce and operate equipment used in nuclear medicine. However, in many countries there is a lack of proper training opportunities. Sri Lanka and other countries have benefited from IAEA fellowships to train the staff of nuclear medicine facilities around the world.
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Without healthy soil there will be no forest, insufficient food or agriculture to feed the world. However, with growing deforestation, soil erosion and pollution, the land that was once healthy is degrading at an unprecedented rate. To raise awareness of the importance of soil conservation the declaration to protect and preserve soil was adopted in Vienna.
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Studying the DNA of virus and bacteria can give scientists and microbiologists important information to find a cure for a disease and even stop its spread. Those trained with these techniques can help diagnose animal disease outbreaks quickly and protect a nation’s livestock.
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Childhood stunting is a major issue around the world. There are still unanswered questions about why children are not growing according to their age. Nutrition interventions alone can only help to reduce stunting up to one third. The agency is working with experts and organisations to help identify other reasons than inadequate nutrition for it.
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The ocean has been used for disposing of waste for centuries. With a new set of rules and guidelines produced by the IAEA, the disposal of radioactive material will become even more stringent.
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The IAEA released the Climate Change and Nuclear Power 2015 report to highlight the important role nuclear power could play in reducing the greenhouse gas emission. The report looks into the greenhouse gas emission of various designs of nuclear power plants, comparison of carbon dioxide emission between various energy sources and other topics. Steve Thachet spoke to David Shropshire, Head of the IAEA’s Planning and Economic Studies Section.
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The International Conference on Global Emergency Preparedness and Response will provide a forum to exchange information and experiences for officials in the field of nuclear safety and nuclear security, emergency responders and other stakeholders. Steve Thachet spoke to Elena Buglova, the Head of the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre on the importance of the conference.
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Countries around the world are preparing or considering nuclear power programmes. Most of them are in developing countries. Around a third of them are in Africa. Governments across the continent are seeking ways to enhance their energy production. Nuclear power is one available option.
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During the General Conference, the IAEA hosted a side-event to look at the trends of youth retention in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics; known as the STEM fields.
Steve Thachet spoke to the Deputy Director General of the IAEA and Head of the Department of Management, Janice Dunn-Lee on how to encourage young female students to take up science and the importance of having more women in the nuclear industry. -
Alice Cunha da Silva from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro has won the first place in the World Nuclear University’s (WNU) Nuclear Olympiad. The award ceremony was hosted by the IAEA during the Agency’s annual General Conference. Alice’s research focused on the further use and development of medical radioisotopes. She spoke to the IAEA’s Steve Thachet about her studies and ways to encourage young people, especially women, to embark on a career in science.
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Animals and birds can carry highly contagious diseases around the world and cause disease and death in livestock and humans. The IAEA and FAO, with the support of the UN family is working on ways to improve diagnostic capacity of countries with the help of nuclear techniques. These techniques are being used in the efforts to prevent outbreaks like Avian Flu in West Africa and Peste Des Petits (PPR) in Middle East, Asia and Africa.
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