How the world’s nuclear watchdog monitors facilities around the world – and what it means that Iran kicked it out

IAEA Verifies Peaceful Nuclear Use in 175 States, Boosts Safeguards in 2024 | Science-Environment

IAEA Verifies Peaceful Nuclear Use in 175 States, Boosts Safeguards in 2024 In a year marked by growing global interest in nuclear power, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) applied nuclear safeguards in 190 countries, verifying that nuclear materials and technologies were being used exclusively for peaceful purposes. The findings were released in the recently published Safeguards Statement and Background for 2024, which outlines the I…

How the world’s nuclear watchdog monitors facilities around the world – and what it means that Iran kicked it out

This travel case holds a toolkit containing equipment for inspecting nuclear facilities. Dean Calma/IAEA, CC BYWhat happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program? Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build a nuclear weapon. Then, the global community verifies that stated intent via the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Once a country signs the treaty, the world’s nuclear watchdog, the …

IAEA Implements Safeguards Across 190 Nations, Report Reveals

Overview of IAEA Safeguards Implementation in 2024 In an extensive effort to monitor global nuclear activities, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) implemented its safeguard measures across 190 States throughout 2024. These safeguards are primarily aimed at ensuring that nuclear materials are used solely for peaceful purposes and not diverted for military use. The IAEA’s […]

IAEA Applied Safeguards for 190 States – IAEA Report

Language English Jul212025 IAEA staff deploy equipment to confirm the presence of spent nuclear fuel stored in cooling ponds. The IAEA verifies States’ commitments to use nuclear material and technology only for peaceful purposes. (Photo: IAEA) The Safeguards Implementation Report for 2024 Member States Support Programmes for Safeguards Safeguards agreements The IAEA and the Non-Proliferation Treaty COMPASS – IAEA Comprehensive Capacity-Bu…

How the world’s nuclear watchdog monitors facilities around the world – and what it means that Iran kicked it out - Tech and Science Post

What happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program? Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build a nuclear weapon. Then, the global community verifies that stated intent via the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Once a country signs the treaty, the world’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, provides continuous and technical proof that the country’s nuclear program …