Background and Faculties

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an independent intergovernmental organization established on July 29th, 1957. Due to the international misuse of nuclear technology in warfare and by executive support towards the foundation in the United Nations General Assembly in 1953; proclaiming headquarters in Vienna, Austria, this organization prioritizes management security and human integrity. Conformed by 179 member states, the agency collaborates with multiple United Nations organs to conceive advanced development, support under-resourced regions, and ensure nuclear applications safety in humanity in an international context. 

The International Atomic Energy Agency promotes the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear science and technology while preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons for a sustainable development by:

• Establishing and monitoring compliance with international safety commitments and non-proliferation standards for the use of nuclear materials and facilities;

• Promoting cooperation among member states by providing controlled access to nuclear equipment, materials, technologies, and operational support;

• Guiding national authorities in drafting and implementing legal frameworks on nuclear energy, safety protocols, and radioactive waste management;

• Instructing scientists, engineers, and technical personnel through education programs, expert exchanges, and applications in nuclear technology;

• Supporting detection systems,  information exchange, and verification mechanisms for the misuse and illegal trafficking of radioactive materials.