The Week Forward: IAEA Hosts 69th General Conference

Representatives from the IAEA’s 180 Member States will convene from 15-19 September for the 69th IAEA General Conference on the Agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 

Addressing the Board of Governors final week, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi emphasised how the IAEA is supporting the priorities of its Member States by means of peaceable makes use of of nuclear science and expertise.  

“The Agency has made significant progress across its flagship initiatives, advancing nuclear technologies to address global challenges in health, food security, environmental sustainability and climate resilience,” he stated in his introductory assertion. 

During right now’s opening session of the General Conference, Mr Grossi will report on the Agency’s work and achievements up to now 12 months. 

To perceive extra about what goes on on the IAEA General Conference, check out our Q&A right here.  

During the week, delegates will talk about a variety of subjects, from the 2024 Annual Report and the 2026 finances to actions associated to nuclear science, expertise and functions, in addition to the IAEA’s nuclear security and safety actions and strengthening the effectiveness and enhancing the effectivity of Agency safeguards. They may also talk about nuclear security, safety and safeguards in Ukraine and safeguards within the Middle East and within the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Sessions within the Plenary Hall, together with the statements of officers and delegates, will probably be livestreamed for the general public. Documents offered to delegates can be found right here.