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Source: International Atomic Energy Agency –
The Council was presented with the IAEA Annual Report and Technical Cooperation Report for 2024, which reflect the Agency’s work in the fields of science, international cooperation and innovation.
In his speech, Mr. Grossi outlined the IAEA’s flagship initiatives:“Rays of Hope: Cancer Treatment for All“,Atoms4foodAnd“NUTEK plastics”.
The 2025 Spotlight Forum will be held in Ethiopia in late June, providing an opportunity to take stock of the work done over the past three years, strengthen collaboration mechanisms, and continue to mobilize resources. Spotlight aims to increase access to affordable cancer care where it is needed most, supporting countries to deliver life-saving radiotherapy and build the capacity of radiation medicine professionals. More than 90 countries have applied for support from the initiative.
The IAEA will also continue to work with partners through Atoms4Food, its joint initiative with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to fight hunger worldwide, Mr Grossi said. Joint FAO/IAEA Centre for Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, which is one element of this initiative, promotes the use of nuclear technologies to strengthen global food security and sustainable agricultural development.
Speaking about NUTEC Plastics, the IAEA initiative to combat plastic pollution, Mr Grossi said: “At the UN Ocean Conference this week, we are demonstrating what we are doing concretely to combat plastic pollution using new technologies.”
IAEA uses opportunities nuclear technologies, which involve using radiation to improve waste recycling methods and create bioplastics, which are a sustainable alternative to conventional oil-based plastics.
With support from the NUTEC Plastics Initiative, 104 Member States are now using nuclear technology to monitor microplastics and 52 are collaborating with the IAEA on their recycling.
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