Verifying the peaceful use of nuclear material and technology
The IAEA makes a vital contribution to international security. Through safeguards, the IAEA helps deter the spread of nuclear weapons by providing credible assurances that States are honouring their international obligations to use nuclear material and technology only for peaceful purposes.
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Reporting Obligations for International Transfers of Safeguarded Nuclear Materials
This interactive resource helps users navigate reporting obligations related to the international transfer of nuclear material. By entering which safeguards agreements are in force, participants can q...
IAEA Safeguards Publications Library
Access a curated collection of official IAEA safeguards publications in one convenient location. The library brings together legal instruments, policy guidance, and videos that shape and support safeg...
COMING SOON: Built‑In Protection: Mastering Safeguards by Design
This beginner-level course uses real-world scenarios to introduce Safeguards by Design (SBD). You will start with the fundamentals of SBD, explore its key phases and milestones, examine different type...
Webinar Series on IAEA Safeguards 2025
Unlock the Power of Nuclear Safeguards: IAEA Webinar Series Join global experts and IAEA specialists to boost your safeguards implementation! Explore dynamic online resources, gain clarity on facility...
COMING SOON: Material Balance Evaluation and Safeguards Effectiveness
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to material balance evaluation (MBE) in nuclear safeguards. Participants will explore its objectives, guiding principles, statistical methodologies, and...
IAEA safeguards under nuclear-weapon-free zone treaties
Safeguards Microlearning series: Did you know that entire regions of the world have committed to staying nuclear-weapon-free ? These groundbreaking regional treaties don't just declare peace — they co...
What is COMPASS? Strengthening Safeguards Systems Through Tailored Support
Launched in September 2020, the IAEA Comprehensive Capacity-Building Initiative for SSACs and SRAs—known as COMPASS—is designed to help States build strong, sustainable safeguards systems. Through leg...
A concise introduction to the Safeguards Legal Framework
Safeguards Microlearning series: Step Into the Legal Backbone of Global Nuclear Safeguards What gives the IAEA the authority to verify peaceful nuclear use across the globe? A network of international...
A short history of IAEA Safeguards
Safeguards Microlearning series: Join us on a journey through time, which was first presented at the IAEA Safeguards Symposium 2022. The milestones in safeguards illustrate the indispensable role, saf...
Webinar Series 2023 on IAEA Safeguards
Be part of the next round of engaging, interactive webinars covering key safeguards topics. This series will explore: The Safeguards Regulatory Framework – Understanding the rules that govern nuclear ...
Discover the Safeguards Traineeship Programme: Your Gateway to an Exciting Career!
Curious about launching your career in international safeguards? This engaging, 20-minute module is your perfect starting point! Dive into the dynamic world of the Safeguards Traineeship Programme—exp...
Основные понятия: Ведение учета ядерного материала на установкаx
Модули электронного обучения, представленные на этой странице, охватывают основы учета ядерных материалов (NMA) для объектов до 34C, мест за пределами объектов (LOF) и зон баланса материалов. После за...
What Is Depleted Uranium (DU)?
Safeguards Microlearning series: What is depleted uranium (DU)? Where it is used? Learners will explore DU’s properties, applications in both civilian and military contexts, and its relevance to IAEA ...
What is an SRA?
Safeguards Microlearning Series: Every country with nuclear material needs someone to take the lead—and that’s where the State or Regional Authority (SRA) comes in. This short module gives a definitio...
What is Nuclear Material Subject to Safeguards?
Safeguards Microlearning series: There are three elements subject to safeguards. Do you know which ones they are and how they are monitored? Learners will gain a clear understanding of what qualifies ...
What is a SSAC?
Safeguards Microlearning series: A State System of Accounting for and Control of nuclear material (SSAC) is a cornerstone of safeguards implementation. In this short module, you will learn what a SSAC...
What Is a Significant Quantity?
Safeguards Microlearning series: A Significant Quantity (SQ) is a safeguards threshold used by the IAEA to assess the potential risk of nuclear material misuse. Learners will explore what SQs are, how...
What is a Facility, a Location Outside Facilities (LOF) and a Site?
Safeguards Microlearning Series: Do you know the differences between a facility, location outside facilities and a site? This module introduces the key safeguards terms and explains how each is define...
What is the Nuclear Fuel Cycle?
Safeguards Microlearning series: Get a clear, beginner-friendly introduction to the nuclear fuel cycle—an essential concept for understanding how safeguards work. This short module combines an IAEA ex...
Protocol Reporter 3
Course Objective:Protocol Reporter 3 (PR3) is an IAEA-developed software that simplifies the preparation of declarations under Articles 2 and 3 of the Additional Protocol to Safeguards Agreements. In ...
Conceptos básicos: Contabilidad de materiales nucleares en instalaciones
Los módulos de aprendizaje electrónico que se presentan en esta página abarcan los fundamentos de la contabilidad de materiales nucleares (NMA) para instalaciones pre-34C, ubicaciones externas (LOF) y...
Everything you need to know about ISSAS!
Course Objective: This informational module introduces the IAEA Safeguards and SSAC Advisory Service (ISSAS)—a voluntary peer review that supports States in strengthening their safeguards systems. Lea...
How to use the FLIR identiFINDER 2 for Safeguards Verification
Course Objective: How do inspectors detect radioactive and nuclear material in the field? In this short module, an IAEA technician demonstrates how the FLIR identiFINDER 2 works—an advanced handheld d...
Webinar Series 2021 - Exclusive Insights from the 65th IAEA General Conference
Explore key discussions on the future of nuclear safeguards with recorded side events from the 65th IAEA General Conference. These sessions offer expert insights into cutting-edge topics, including: H...
Design Information
Course Objective: Are you interested in learning more about Design Information? Susan Pickett explains the basics about design information, design information examination, design information verificat...
Learn by watching Safeguards videos!
Looking for visual learning resources on safeguards? This video library offers a curated collection for all levels—awareness, basic, fundamentals, and practitioner. It includes videos from IAEA online...
Nuclear Trade: Export Controls
Course Objective: Ever wondered how nuclear trade export controls work? Nuclear Trade analyst Malin Ardhammar walks participants through how international safeguards and export controls are connected,...
Explore Key Safeguards Topics – Watch Our 2022 Webinar Series
Gain valuable insights into essential safeguards processes with this series of recorded webinars from 2022. These sessions cover important topics, including: Each session lasts approximately 60 minute...
Webinar Series 2024 on IAEA Safeguards
Watch the 2024 series of engaging webinars on key safeguards topics. This round will cover: Each session lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes and is conducted in English. Don’t miss this opportunity ...
Webinar Series on IAEA Safeguards by Design (SBD)
Explore the IAEA e-learning series on Safeguards by Design! Watch on demand webinars, access key IAEA resources, and learn how safeguards by Design enhances safeguards. This page offers expert insight...