International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Aspirations for development in many parts of the world are intricately linked to water. Whether concerning issues of health, food and agriculture, sanitation, the environment, industry, or energy production, a paramount issue in the 21st century is water – its availability, quality and management.
The IAEA, through its Water Resources Programme, is one of the UN agencies responding to its Member States by providing science-based information and technical skills to improve understanding and management of their water resources.
Adapt and apply isotope techniques to the needs of each country
The IAEA works with Member States to adapt and apply isotope techniques to the needs of each country. From technical advice and analysis to capacity building and expert services, the Water Resources Programme is ready to support Member States in addressing their water resource management issues. While helping to test and adapt various techniques under a variety of hydrogeological conditions, the experts from the Water Resources Programme strive to develop the scientific approaches through applied research.
Diagnosing the age of modern groundwater (up to 60 years old) using tritium is important in mapping aquifer reserves and their vulnerability to surface pollution, but only half of 78 international laboratories carrying out such work are currently meeting the required analytical testing criteria. By … Read more
UN-Water launch Analytical Brief on Unconventional Water Resources UN-Water Water scarcity is recognized as a key challenge to sustainable development and as a potential cause of social unrest and of conflict within and between countries. At the same time water is increasingly considered as an instr … Read more
Nuclear technique helps farmers adapt to climate change UN-Water 9 December, 2019 Teff, a grass-like plant with tiny seeds, is the staple food for over 60 million people in Ethiopia and is the basis of traditional Ethiopian cuisine. The cereal crop may however not be strong enough to withstand the c … Read more
IAEA interactive map on nuclear technology and water management UN-Water 25 July, 2019 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launch an interactive map on nuclear applications, where water management is one of the topics addressed. The interactive map provides information about nuclear applic … Read more
Nuclear science helps farmers in Morocco UN-Water 5 April, 2018 Over 40% of Morocco’s total land area suffers from soil erosion owing to deforestation, overgrazing by animals and poor planting techniques. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) scientists recently worked in cooperation with the Fo … Read more
