WHAT IS RADIOACTIVE WASTE? Radiation and radioactive substances are found naturally in the environment and can also be man-made. They have a range of beneficial applications, from …

Within the nuclear energy sector, a rough categorization divides nuclear waste into low level, intermediate level and high level wastes. This categorization varies slightly from country to country, …

Jan 21, 2022 · As a growing number of countries use nuclear technology to generate electricity and radioactive material for many other purposes, there is significant progress in the safe and effective …

May 30, 2023 · Before selecting a waste processing strategy, it is essential to know and understand the waste source and rate of waste generation, as well as the amounts and characteristics of the waste. …

Sep 23, 2014 · Radioactive waste and spent fuel management The operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and activities using radioisotopes in science, industry and medicine generate …

Mar 19, 2025 · Provision of training in the application of waste disposal technologies and enhancing communications between professionals in radioactive waste disposal through the use of Networks …

The IAEA International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management: Solutions for a Sustainable Future brought together experts from Member States to share experiences in the management of …

Mar 19, 2025 · This month, the IAEA concluded the first edition of the IAEA’s new School of Drafting Regulations, designed to facilitate ongoing Member State efforts to draft and implement national …

The publication is suitable for radioactive waste managers and regulators, and decision making organizations in both governmental and private sectors. Currently, the report is targeted at readers …

This publication aims to be the authoritative publication that systematically and periodically summarizes the global status and trends of programmes and inventories for spent fuel and radioactive waste …