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Ministerial Declaration Adopted on Importance of Nuclear Science for Addressing Global Challenges


Published on 2024-11-26 12:42:10 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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  • The declaration was unanimously adopted at the IAEA Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme in Vienna this morning.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hosted a ministerial conference in Vienna where representatives from 60 countries adopted a declaration emphasizing the critical role of nuclear science and technology in addressing global challenges. The declaration highlights the importance of nuclear applications in areas such as health, food security, environmental protection, and energy security. It calls for enhanced international cooperation to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear technology, supports the IAEA's efforts in promoting nuclear science, and stresses the need for capacity building, technology transfer, and the development of nuclear infrastructure. Additionally, the declaration acknowledges the significance of nuclear power in achieving sustainable development goals, particularly in combating climate change, and commits to fostering innovation and research in nuclear science to meet future global needs.

Read the Full iaea.org Article at [ https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/ministerial-declaration-adopted-on-importance-of-nuclear-science-for-addressing-global-challenges ]
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