On the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Applications and the Role of Nuclear Security

In 2018, the VCDNP launched a project with the aim to promote better understanding of the sustainable use of nuclear and other radioactive materials for peaceful purposes, as well as to build bridges between countries' views on nuclear security. It facilitates a better understanding by IAEA Member States of nuclear security, the common objectives of nuclear safety and nuclear security, the interplay between technical cooperation and nuclear security, Member State concerns regarding the role of nuclear security. It also provides increased opportunities for constructive engagement between Member States on nuclear security and related issues.

The project includes a series of thematic workshops for diplomatic missions in Vienna and virtually, as well as the production of fact sheets, case studies and reports.

• Panel discussion on “Expanding Access to Peaceful Uses: State Experience with the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources,” (March 2024)
• Paper on “Expanding Non-Power Peaceful Use Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology to Create an Enabling Environment for Nuclear Power,” (November 2023)
• Side event on “Expanding Access to the Benefits of Ionising Radiation,” (August 2023)
• Panel discussion on “The Contribution of Ionising Radiation to Trade and Agriculture Development,” (May 2023)
• Panel discussion on “Expanding Access to Peaceful Uses: Role of the Nuclear Regulatory Body in Fostering Supportive Nuclear Safety and Security Cultures,” (February 2023)
• Case study on “Expanding Access To Peaceful Uses Of Nuclear Power,” (January 2023)
• Webinar on “Nuclear Technology for Research and Sustainable Development: The Benefits of Accelerator and X-Ray Technologies,” (July 2022)
• Case study on “Advancing Access to Radiotherapy in Middle-and Low-Income Countries,” (June 2022)
• Paper on “Balancing the Three Pillars of the NPT: How Can Promoting Peaceful Uses Help?” (May 2022)
• Fact sheet on “Contribution of Nuclear Applications to Food Security in a Changing Climate,” (February 2022)
• Launch event on “VCDNP Task Force Recommendations on Expanding the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science and Technology,” (December 2021)
• Panel discussion on “Contribution of Nuclear Applications to Food Security in a Changing Climate,” (December 2021)
• Report and recommendations from the “VCDNP Task Force on Peaceful Uses,” (December 2021)
• Side event on “Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science and Technology,” (October 2021)
• Case study on "The Safe, Secure and Sustainable Application of Nuclear Technology in Industry and Agriculture," (July 2021)
• Workshop on "Sustainable Use of Nuclear Technology in Industrial Applications and Food Safety," (May 2021)
• Webinar on "The Contribution of Innovative Technologies to Sustainable Agriculture," (April 2021)
• Fact sheet on "Ensuring Effective and Sustainable Radiotherapy for Cancer Treatment," (March 2021)
• Virtual workshop on "Ensuring Access to Nuclear Technology for Human Health," (February 2021).
• High-level virtual panel discussion on "The Current Landscape of Peaceful Uses and Nuclear Security," (November 2020)
• Case study on "The Contribution of Innovative Nuclear Technology to Sustainable Agriculture," (November 2020)
• Fact sheet on “Material Out of Regulatory Control and Preventing Cross-Border Trafficking” (April 2020)
• Fact sheet on "End of Life Management for Sealed Radioactive Sources" (January 2020)
• Panel discussion on "Material Out of Regulatory Control: Facilitating Trade While Preventing Nuclear Smuggling" (November 2019)
• Fact sheet on "Sustainable Use of Nuclear Technology for Medical Application" (September 2019)
• Panel discussion on "End of Life Management for Sealed Radioactive Sources" (July 2019)
• Fact sheet on "Nuclear Power as a Reliable, Affordable and Sustainable Source of Energy" (June 2019)
• Panel discussion on "Sustainable Use of Nuclear and Other Radioactive Material for Peaceful Purposes" (March 2019)
• Panel discussion on "Safe and Secure Use of Nuclear Power to Provide Reliable, Affordable and Sustainable Energy for All," (February 2019)
• Fact sheet on "Sustainable Use of Radioactive Sources for Agriculture and Food Security" (November 2018)
• Panel discussion on "Sustainable Use of Radioactive Sources for Agriculture, Food Security and Health," (August 2018)
• Panel discussion on "Radioactive Sources and Sustainable Development," (15 March 2018)