University of Tokyo and IAEA Join Forces to Improve Nuclear Science Education

University of Tokyo and IAEA Join Forces to Improve Nuclear Science Education

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The IAEA and the University of Tokyo in Japan signed an agreement in Vienna, formalising their decision to work together to enhance nuclear engineering and management research, education and training.

UN nuclear chief wants "concrete steps" from Iran

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MOSCOW, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog urged Iran on Tuesday to take "concrete steps" to allay international concerns about its disputed nuclear programme.
"I am requesting Iran take concrete steps, concrete measures toward the full implementation of their obligations," International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Amano told reporters after addressing university students in Moscow.
Six global powers have proposed revived talks with Iran on restraining its nuclear programme and opening it up fully to IAEA scrutiny in exchange for trade and diplomatic benefits. Iran has not formally responded to the offer.
Tehran says it is enriching uranium strictly for electricity generation. But Western nations fear this is a front for the pursuit of nuclear weapons, noting Iran's track record of concealing sensitive enrichment-related activity from the IAEA.
The Islamic Republic has persistently rejected international calls to scale down or stop its enrichment of uranium, a key ingredient in nuclear arms, and has not formally responded to an offer of talks in Vienna on Nov. 15-17.   Continued...
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India, Argentina ink agreement on peaceful uses of N-energy

India and Argentina have signed an agreement for cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy, according to Department of Atomic Energy.

Agreement between the Government of India and the Argentine Republic for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy was signed at Vienna by Dr. S. Banerjee, Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and Dr. Norma Boero, President of the Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina (CNEA) yesterday.

The agreement was signed on the on the sidelines of the 54th general conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a DAE release said.

“This is an inter-governmental agreement and the scope of cooperation is wide,” Mr. Banerjee told PTI from Vienna today.

“We have lot of commonality and therefore possibilities of exchange of information on operation and maintenance of reactors,” he said.

In addition there could be scope for service assistance to Argentina with the Indian expertise on en-masse coolant replacement of nuclear power reactors, Mr. Banerjee said adding, “We are also looking forward for cooperation in Research and Development (R&D) in various peaceful uses of nuclear energy.” http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/article792992.ece

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UN atomic watchdog sees 'new era' in nuclear energy

Image via WikipediaUN atomic watchdog sees 'new era' in nuclear energy by Staff Writers Vienna (AFP) Sept 20, 2010 There is a renaissance of worldwide interest in nuclear power as countries seek clean and stable sources of energy which will not exacerbate climate change, the UN atomic watchdog said Monday. "It is not an exaggeration to say that we have entered a new era." the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Yukiya Amano, told the body's annual general conference on its first day.
Some 60 countries were currently considering launching nuclear energy programmes, Amano said.
"We expect between 10 and 25 new countries to bring their first nuclear power plants on line by 2030," he said.
The growing importance of nuclear energy had had a significant impact on the IAEA's work, Amano continued.
"While it is up to member states to decide whether or not to opt for muclear power, the agency has a key role to play in ensuring that the expansion in nuclear power takes place in an efficient, responsible and sustainable manner."
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Israel row looms over UN atomic watchdog meet

Vienna (AFP) Sept 20, 2010 - A bitter row over Israel's assumed nuclear arsenal looked set to loom large over the annual general conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency which began Monday. The conference, which brings together all 151 member states of the IAEA. is slated to last until Friday and will tackle a long list of issues ranging from the election of member states to the board of governors, the 2011 ... more

Blog Post: IAEA Raises Nuclear Power Supply Forecast

Blog Post: IAEA Raises Nuclear Power Supply Forecast

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Nuclear power is set to play a bigger role in the global energy mix than previously forecast, according to new data discussed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) governing board in Vienna on 14 September. IAEA projections had also risen in the previous two years, as more and more countries showed interest in atomic energy despite the global economic crisis.
Up to 10.4% of global electricity will come from nuclear reactors by 2030, the Vienna-based agency said, higher than last year's estimate of up to 9%. The organization for the first time also made projections for 2050, foreseeing a maximum share of 11.9%.
There are currently 60 nuclear power reactors under construction world-wide, a figure that nearly doubled in the last two and a half years. Since 2008, the number of countries interested in introducing nuclear energy or actively pursuing this has risen from 43 to 65. Most of these are Asian and African countries. At the same time, the number of countries planning to phase out their reactors has dropped. The 372 gigawatts of nuclear energy produced last year accounted for 7.6% of global electric energy.

China attaches great importance to nuclear safety: diplomat

China attaches great importance to nuclear safety: diplomat

VIENNA, Sept. 14 (Xinhua)-- China is willing to increase cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its member states in nuclear safety, to ensure safe and reliable construction and operation of all nuclear power plants, a Chinese diplomat said Tuesday.

Hu Xiaodi, China's permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Vienna, made the comments as during an afternoon session of the IAEA directors' meeting on nuclear safety.Full story

China reaffirms commitments to nuclear security at IAEA meeting

VIENNA, Sept.14 (Xinhua) -- China remains committed to strengthening international cooperation against nuclear terrorism and promoting nuclear safety, a Chinese diplomat told the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) directors meeting here Tuesday.
Hu Xiaodi, China's permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Vienna, said that the Chinese government always pays great attention to security issues on nuclear materials and facilities and positively participate in various activities on nuclear security led by the IAEA.
At the Nuclear Security Summit in April, Chinese President Hu Jintao raised five points of proposals on stepping up international cooperation on meeting nuclear security challenges, he said.
In August, China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) and the IAEA signed a practical arrangement in the field of nuclear security in Beijing, which played a significant role in effectively achieving China' s commitments to nuclear security and strengthening cooperation with the agency on nuclear security, the diplomat added.
He said China has joined the agency's Illicit Trafficking Database (ITDB) program and constantly improved the management and access control of its domestic radioactive source in the light of the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and supplementary Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources.
He also pointed out that the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its amendment is an important international instrument to promote international nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security.
China submitted the ratification of the Amendment to the convention in September last year, becoming the second country with nuclear weapons to ratify the convention following Russia, the diplomat went on.
China also called for more countries to take positive action to ratify the convention so that it enters into force as soon as possible, he added.
The diplomat also noted that this year is the first year for the implementation of the IAEA' s Nuclear Security Plan for 2010-2013 and the IAEA has done a great deal of work in the aspects of promoting the implementation of international legal documents, helping the member states to establish and improve their nuclear security regulations system, infrastructure and capability-building.
In addition, he said China appreciated the help offered the agency to the member states in strengthening border controls, the return of highly enriched uranium used for nuclear reactors, as well as the recycling of radioactive materials. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-09/14/c_13494930.htm

Dealing With the Issues of Nuclear Energy Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy

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IAEA picks Belgian as new chief inspector: diplomats

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Vienna (AFP) Sept 13, 2010 - UN atomic watchdog chief Yukiya Amano on Monday chose Belgian nuclear expert Herman Nackaerts as the agency's new chief inspector, replacing Olli Heinone who resigned last month, diplomats said. Amano officially notifed the 35-member board of the International Atomic Energy Agency of his choice for four new deputy director generals at the traditional September meeting which began in Vienna M ... more

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UN atomic watchdog examines Iran, Syria probes

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examines Iran, Syria probes
Vienna (AFP) Sept 13, 2010 - The UN atomic watchdog convened Monday to discuss the latest developments in its long-running probes of disputed nuclear drives in Iran and Syria, with chief Yukiya Amano set to address the closed-door assembly. The 35-member board of the International Atomic Energy Agency faces a packed agenda at its traditional September meeting this week. The topics range from nuclear security and th ... more

Row over UN inspectors in Iran to dominate IAEA meet

Row over UN inspectors in Iran to dominate IAEA meet
Vienna (AFP) Sept 12, 2010 - Accusations that Iran is hampering the UN atomic watchdog's investigation into its nuclear programme by vetoing key inspectors look set to dominate the IAEA's week-long meeting this week. The 35-member board of the International Atomic Energy Agency is to convene for its traditional September meeting starting Monday with a packed agenda. In addition to topics ranging from nuclear securit ... more

Syria still stonewalling in nuclear probe: IAEA

Syria still stonewalling in nuclear probe: IAEA
Vienna (AFP) Sept 6, 2010 - The UN atomic watchdog said Monday it has been unable to make any progress in its two-year investigation into alleged illicit nuclear activities in Syria as Damascus is still refusing to cooperate. In a restricted five-page report obtained by AFP, the International Atomic Energy Agency complained that Syria "has not cooperated with the agency since June 2008 in connection with the unresolve ... more

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