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CONTRIBUTING TO NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION

The IAEA contributes to nuclear non-proliferation through safeguards designed to verify States’ undertakings not to use nuclear material or related items for proscribed purposes (e.g. not to manufacture nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices). The legal framework for IAEA safeguards consists of an array of international agreements under which the IAEA has responsibilities to implement these safeguards. This legal framework includes the IAEA Statute, safeguards agreements, protocols to those agreements, and subsidiary arrangements.

A concise introduction to the Safeguards Legal Framework

Course categorySafeguards 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 treaties and agreements forms the legal foundation for this critical mission — and it’s more powerful and complex than you might think. Enter this page to begin your journey into the heart of safeguards law and policy. 

First released in February 2023.

Duration: ~15 mins / Interactivity: Self-Study / Languages: English / Certificate: no certificate available / Level: Basic

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IAEA safeguards under nuclear-weapon-free zone treaties

Course categorySafeguards Legal Framework

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 come with real obligations, safeguards, and impact on global security. Enter the course and explore how regional cooperation is shaping a safer world.

First released in February 2023.

Duration: ~10 mins / Interactivity: Self-Study / Languages: English / Certificate: no certificate available / LevelAwareness

safeguards legal training

Nuclear Trade: Export Controls

Course categorySafeguards Legal Framework

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, the main reporting obligations under legal frameworks, the main features of the international regime governing export controls of nuclear material and related equipment, as well as the key elements of a domestic export control system.

First released in January 2022.

Duration: 25-30 mins / Level: Fundamentals/ Interactivity: Self-Study / Languages: English / Certificate: no Certificate available

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