International Atomic Energy Agency (1956 - )

The objectives of the IAEA is to enable the contribution of nuclear energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world. It seeks to achieve this by fostering the exchange of information concerning peaceful uses of nuclear energy through various means, e.g. organizing conferences and meetings; undertaking technical co-operation with countries seeking to improve their understanding and use of nuclear energy; and providing educations and reference information.

• IAEA (Abbreviation, 1956? - )

Events

23 October 1956	The IAEA Statute was approved by the Conference on the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency held at the United Nations Headquarters, New York
29 July 1957	The IAEA Statute entered into force
1958	Corporate landmark - The IAEA commences operations
November 1959	Corporate landmark - The IAEA holds its first conference on waste management in Monaco
1974 -	The IAEA established the Nuclear Safety Standards (NUSS) programme to give guidance to its Member States on the many aspects the safety of nuclear power reactors