About us
Widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family, the IAEA is the international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field. It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, contributing to international peace and security and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
What we doing
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Promote Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy
- Encourage the development and application of nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes.
- Support countries in using nuclear energy for electricity generation, agriculture, medicine, and industry. -
Prevent Nuclear Weapons Proliferation
- Implement safeguards to verify that nuclear materials are not diverted to military use.
- Monitor compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) through inspections and technical analysis. -
Enhance Global Health and Well-being
- Use nuclear techniques to improve cancer treatment and disease diagnosis.
- Support initiatives like Rays of Hope to expand access to radiation therapy in low- and middle-income countries. -
Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Zero Hunger: Improve crop yields and pest control through nuclear techniques.
- Clean Water: Use isotopic methods to assess groundwater quality and sustainability.
- Climate Action: Promote nuclear energy as a low-carbon power source. -
Strengthen Nuclear Safety and Security
- Develop international safety standards and assist countries in implementing them.
- Help nations prepare for and respond to nuclear or radiological emergencies. -
Foster International Cooperation
- Facilitate scientific exchange and technical collaboration among member states.
- Provide training, equipment, and expert missions to build capacity worldwide.
Related to us
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United Nations World Health Organization
WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Our Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all using science-based policies and programmes.
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UN Industrial Development Organization
UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with a unique mandate to promote, dynamize and accelerate industrial development.
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International Telecommunication Union
We facilitate international connectivity in communication networks. We allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies connect seamlessly, and work to improve access to digital technologies in underserved communities worldwide.
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Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) bans nuclear explosions by everyone, everywhere: on the Earth's surface, in the atmosphere, underwater and underground.
