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Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme

The purpose of the event is to enable the participants to engage in high-level dialogue to facilitate the development and deployment of nuclear techniques for climate change, health, and food safety and security, as well as water resource management and radiation technology supporting these areas; strengthen and address the sustainability and growth of the Agency’s support to Member States in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, including through partnerships with the private sector, development agencies, and regional and international development and financial institutions; raise awareness amongst strategic decision makers, the private sector, youth and other relevant stakeholders of the role of the Agency’s research and development capabilities and its technical cooperation programme in the development and transfer of nuclear science, technology and applications to address developmental challenges; and encourage Member States to enhance nuclear science education.

Certificate number

ZnWItxX8ge

Organised by

International Atomic Energy Agency

Location

Vienna International Center, M-Building

Country

Austria

Duration

3 days

Date

26 November 2024 - 28 November 2024

More infos

https://www.iaea.org/events/ministerial-conference-2024

This conference will strengthen international cooperation and explore innovations in nuclear advancements, whilst highlighting the role of nuclear technology in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In order to generate a more significant impact in some of these areas, the IAEA has recently launched four cross cutting initiatives: Atoms4Food (together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics), Rays of Hope and Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action (ZODIAC).

The conference will be articulated around the four following topics:

Food Security & Safety: Nuclear science can enhance food security in many different ways, for example, with the development of high-yield and disease-resistant crop varieties, or with the application of the Sterile Insect Technique to control agricultural pests. Nuclear techniques are also used to ensure food safety by, for instance, detecting contaminants and pathogens.
 Climate Change: Nuclear science has an important role to play in this challenging topic by using technology for climate change mitigation, monitoring and adaptation.
 Health: Focusing on the notion of One Health, this session will emphasize the use of nuclear technology in healthcare, environmental sustainability, and pandemic preparedness.
 Water Resource Management: Water is vital for life, this topic will focus on how nuclear techniques, such as isotope hydrology, can be employed to manage water resources more effectively. Some of these techniques help to understand groundwater systems, water quality, and the sustainable use of aquifers.

Overall, the conference will serve as a platform for policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to review progress, share best practices and explore new opportunities for using nuclear science and technology to tackle pressing global issues.