International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA):
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Established in 1957
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HQ : Vienna, Austria
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It seeks to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to prohibit its use for any military purpose, including manufacturing of nuclear weapons
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It reports to the UNGA and the UNSC (although it is an independent body)
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IAEA :
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Promotes development of peaceful applications of nuclear technology,
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provide international safeguards against misuse of nuclear technology and nuclear materials, and
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promote nuclear safety (including radiation protection) and nuclear security standards and their implementation
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Three main areas of work that underpin the IAEA’s mission are:
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Safety and Security;
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Science and Technology; and
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Safeguards and Verification
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The IAEA executes this mission with three main functions:
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the inspection of existing nuclear facilities to ensure their peaceful use,
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providing information and developing standards to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities, and
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as a hub for the various fields of science involved in the peaceful applications of nuclear technology
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