International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field.
It is widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family.
The IAEA was created in 1957 in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology.
Its Headquarters is located in Vienna, Austria.

Objectives and Functions

The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
IAEA seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
It reports annually to the United Nations General Assembly.
When necessary, the IAEA also reports to the UN Security Council in regard to instances of members’ non-compliance with safeguards and security obligations.
In 2005, it was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work for a safe and peaceful world.

The global attention on the war in Ukraine has remained nervously focused on Zaporizhzhia, an important town in the country’s southeast that houses the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
A team of officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Ukraine to assess the condition of the plant.