International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Organization Name
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Description
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field, promoting safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
Key Facts
- Founded: 29 July 1957
- Members: 178 member states
- Director-General: Rafael Mariano Grossi (Argentina), serving his second term from December 2023
- Headquarters: Vienna International Centre, Austria
- Key functions: Nuclear safeguards/inspections, nuclear safety standards, technical assistance, promotion of peaceful nuclear uses
- Nobel Peace Prize: Awarded in 2005 (shared with Mohamed ElBaradei)
Nepal Relevance
- Nepal is an IAEA member. The IAEA provides technical cooperation to Nepal in nuclear medicine, radiation safety, and agriculture.
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Founded Year
- 1957
- Current Head/SG
- Rafael Mariano Grossi
- Category
- UN System