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Rwanda is making progress towards adding nuclear power to its energy mix. An IAEA Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission recently visited Rwanda to assess the country’s progress in developing the infrastructure needed for a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power programme. Rwanda aims to have nuclear power supply 60–70% of its energy mix, with its first SMR expected to be operational in the early 2030s. The mission’s recommendations will help Rwanda further strengthen its nuclear infrastructure and advance its readiness to introduce nuclear power in line with international safety standards and global best practices. Read more: atoms.iaea.org/4rLZxBD

🔔New #IAEA publication alert! The nuclear fuel cycle spans everything from uranium mining to spent fuel management. Each stage requires its own specialized facilities that must be 🏗️ decommissioned when they reach end of their operational life. This publication brings together experience from decommissioning of nuclear fuel cycle facilities around the world, offering insights into good practice and lessons learned. 📙Read more: doi.org/10.61092/iaea.…

📢📢 Join us TODAY for a webinar on Considerations to Facilitate the Accelerated Deployment of SMRs! 💻 This session will bring experts and participants together to share and discuss practical experiences on how #NuclearPower infrastructure development can be accelerated and optimized for nuclear power programmes based on #SMRs. Register here: atoms.iaea.org/47cJhSs

Global leaders gathered in Paris last week for the 2026 Nuclear Energy Summit, hosted by the Government of 🇫🇷 in cooperation with the IAEA ⚛️ The event highlighted the key role #NuclearPower plays in providing clean, reliable, affordable and secure energy as demand rises and global tensions reshape energy security. Today, 31 countries operate nuclear power plants, which provide ~10% of the 🌍’s electricity. Read more 👉 atoms.iaea.org/4br3zsC #NES2026

📩 Submit your abstract for the 6th International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management - #PLiM 6! 👉 This conference will focus on innovative solutions & strategic plant life management for long-term operation, to ensure sustainability, safety & efficiency of #NuclearPower plants. ⏳ Deadline: 1 May 2026 ℹ️ atoms.iaea.org/3L4Ev1t

The Nuclear Energy Summit #NES2026 took place in Paris, France this week. Watch for some of the key highlights.

⏳How to prepare a nuclear power plant for safe long term operation? Drawing on insights from more than 50 experts from around the world, the new #IAEA publication provides guidance on: 🔵 supporting nuclear power plants that are preparing to operate beyond their original licence term or design life 🔵 implementing effective ageing management in future plants Read about the good practices and lessons learned 👉 doi.org/10.61092/iaea.…

The Nuclear Energy Summit #NES2026 kicks off in Paris! It brings together leaders from governments, international organizations, financial institutions, industry and technical communities to explore how nuclear energy can support the transition to a clean energy future. Follow here 🔴 LIVE: youtube.com/watch?v=nInv3J…

The 2nd Nuclear Energy Summit #NES2026 starts tomorrow! Across high-level panels and round tables, participants will explore financing for new projects, advances in nuclear technologies and stronger international collaboration. Check out the programme for the full line-up. ⤵️

The @WMSymposia kicks off today in Phoenix! 🇺🇸 🗣️ Hear from #IAEA experts: 🟠 Amparo Gonzalez Espartero, who will delve into sustainability and circularity in the back end of the fuel cycle, managing SNF from non-water cooled SMRs, waste strategies for SMRs and advanced reactors, and the current trends in the nuclear industry; 🟠 Stefan Mayer, who will explore topics around geological disposal, deep borehole disposal, waste minimization and more Meet our experts, check where you can catch them and don't miss us at IAEA booth #1034! Details below 👇

Next week, on 10 March, world leaders will gather in Paris for the 2nd Nuclear Energy Summit. Hosted by France @francediplo_EN in cooperation with the IAEA, #NES2026 will highlight how nuclear energy can respond to growing electricity demand, decarbonization needs and long-term energy security. Discussions will focus on emerging technologies, financing solutions, innovation, safety, the development of skilled workforces and the future role of nuclear energy in national energy strategies. 🔗 atoms.iaea.org/nes2026

This #WomensDay, my message is simple: opening more opportunities for women in nuclear requires practical action,” says IAEA Director General @RafaelMGrossi. 
Through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship and the Lise Meitner Programmes, the IAEA is helping women gain the skills and opportunities to shape the future of the field. 

Some key figures include:
 🔹 850+ women from 135 countries supported through MSCFP 🔹 800+ applications this year, a record high
🔹 230 fellows gaining hands-on paid internships 🔹 100+ mid-career women advancing through the Lise Meitner Programme
  This momentum is also reflected at the Agency itself, where women represented under 30% of the workforce in 2019 and today are over 50%. 

On #IWD2026 and every day, we thank our donors and partners who make these initiatives possible and invite others to support our fellowships: atoms.iaea.org/NuclearNeedsWo…

🗓️ The 52nd Waste Management Conference hosted by @WMSymposia takes place 8–12 March 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona! Visit us at IAEA booth #1034 to learn about how the Agency supports countries in managing the nuclear back end. Stop by to speak with our experts and let’s discuss how we can shape the future of nuclear together 🤝 #WMSym2026 #WasteManagement #NuclearWaste #NuclearEnergy

👉 Join us for a webinar on Considerations to Facilitate the Accelerated Deployment of SMRs! 👨‍💻 This session will bring experts and participants together to share and discuss practical experiences on how nuclear power infrastructure development can be accelerated and optimized for nuclear power programmes based on #SMRs. Don't miss out ▶️ atoms.iaea.org/47cJhSs