B: Nuclear Safety and Security

Comprehensive and effective international frameworks for promoting nuclear safety and security

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Challenges: Safety and security considerations have significant impacts on the full utilization and further expansion of the peaceful uses of nuclear technologies and the international transport of nuclear and radioactive materials. A nuclear safety culture must be strengthened and a nuclear security culture fostered. The outstanding safety record achieved in the past several years in the nuclear power industry needs to be maintained in a sustainable manner with no room for complacency. Minimizing the likelihood of nuclear and radiological accidents that could endanger life, property and the environment, and could increase public concern on nuclear safety continues to be essential to the expanded use of nuclear technology in the future. All aspects of the protection of people and the environment against the effects of ionizing radiation under conditions of increasing power and nonpower applications and the related amounts of radioactive waste and spent fuel generated worldwide also require attention. Potential malicious acts, and terrorist threats need urgent and effective responses. The need to achieve a comprehensive and effective international framework for strengthening nuclear security, and to exploit the potential for synergy between aspects of nuclear security and aspects of nuclear safety, remain a matter of high priority.

Objective(s):

B.1: Safety and Security

B.2: Safety Standards

B.3: Nuclear Security

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