Nuclear Solutions for a Sustainable Future

IAEA events will also highlight cutting-edge nuclear techniques that strengthen food security, sustainable water resources and ocean health, and related IAEA projects and initiatives supporting countries in the use of nuclear techniques in their monitoring, mitigation and adaptation efforts.

An IAEA event on the sterile insect technique, an environmentally friendly nuclear method for controlling insect pests, will feature Latin American success stories. Several countries in the region have used this method to control fruit flies, enabling them to secure export markets for fruits and vegetables while promoting sustainable agriculture. 

Nuclear techniques for monitoring and assessing glacier retreat are the focus of another IAEA event. Tracking the effects of glacier melting helps ensure sustainable water resources for future generations.

The IAEA will also spotlight how nuclear and isotopic techniques reveal the potential of blue carbon, a nature-based solution for carbon sequestration, and the importance of preserving coastal ecosystems and their biodiversity. Nuclear sciences and techniques generate data that inform national policies and support efforts to protect marine life and coastal economies.

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