International Atomic Energy Agency

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## Contents

* 1 Safety and Security
* 2 Science and Technology
* 3 Safeguards and Validation
* 4 References

Self-described as the "atoms for peace" organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency was established by the United Nations in 1957. The organization is intimately involved in counter-proliferation, conducts research in inspection and verification technologies, and visits nuclear energy sites to certify they are engaged only in peaceful activities.[1]

Its headquarters are in Vienna, Austria, with laboratories in Vienna and Seibersdorf, Austria, Monaco, and Trieste, Italy.

IAEA work falls into three major categories

* Safety and Security
* Science and Technology
* Safeguards and Verification.

## Safety and Security[edit]

The agency develops and disseminates technology to protect against nuclear accidents and diversion of nuclear materials.

## Science and Technology[edit]

IAEA is an information resource for the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

## Safeguards and Validation[edit]

"The IAEA is the world's nuclear inspectorate, with more than four decades of verification experience."[2] As such, it was intimately involved in assessing the Iraqi nuclear program under Saddam Hussein, and is also active in disputes over Iran's nuclear programs.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ International Atomic Energy Agency, The Atoms for Peace Agency
2. ↑ International Atomic Energy Agency, Pillars of Nuclear Cooperation