International Conference on Nuclear Security in Vienna

At the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Sustaining and Strengthening Efforts (ICONS 2020), participants took stock of their efforts to ensure the security of nuclear material and technology.

The aim of nuclear security is to prevent, detect and respond to potential nuclear security events if terrorists or other malicious actors get hold of nuclear or other radioactive material or sabotage associated activities.

Delegates adopted a declaration to enhance global nuclear security and counter the threat of nuclear terrorism and other malicious acts. In the declaration, IAEA Member States reaffirmed the common goals of nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and recognized that nuclear security contributes to international peace and security.

(Source: IAEA, HAEA)