International Atomic Energy Agency

Definition

The International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. It operates under the aegis of the United Nations and provides assistance, guidance, and oversight in the field of nuclear safety and security.

Related terms

Nuclear Non: Proliferation Treaty (NPT) - An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology while promoting cooperative peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Safeguards: Technical measures applied by the IAEA in member states to verify compliance with agreements intended to ensure that nuclear activities are not diverted from peaceful uses to weapons production.

Uranium Enrichment: A process used to prepare uranium for use as fuel in nuclear reactors or as material for nuclear weapons, closely monitored by IAEA safeguards