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11 January 2021
The IAEA in 2021
Member States' support was essential for the IAEA to keep its operations non-stop during the pandemic. Read more →
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8 January 2021
CO2 Emissions Increase Ocean Acidity
The 8th of January (08.01) was chosen to be the Ocean Acidification Day of Action because 8.1 is the current pH of the ocean. Read more →
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7 January 2021
Navigating Ocean Acidification
The IAEA supports countries around the world in utilizing nuclear and nuclear-derived techniques to develop a science-based understanding of changes in the ocean. Read more →
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6 January 2021
New Tsetse Sorting Technology Leads to More Efficient Pest Control
Fighting the tsetse fly using irradiation involves rearing and then releasing in the environment sterile male flies to mate with wild females producing no offspring, reducing the population over time. Read more →
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5 January 2021
Developing Nuclear Power Infrastructure in Newcomer Countries
While the construction of a nuclear power plant may be the most visible sign of a new nuclear power programme, major work behind the scenes is required beforehand. Read more →
Latest info on COVID-19 from Austrian and Viennese authorities
Update as of 28 Dec.: Most of Vienna-based IAEA staff are working remotely until 17 January. For more, click here.
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28 Jun – 2 Jul 2021
Vienna, Austria
(Virtual Event) International Symposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health - Current Status and Way Forward
30 Aug – 3 Sep 2021
Beijing, China
International Conference on Operational Safety of Nuclear Power Plants
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