Experience in the Development and Application of Level 2 Probabilistic Safety Assessment for Nuclear Power Plants
IAEA-TECDOC-2081 ¦ English ¦ 90 pages ¦ Date published: 2025

This publication captures the current state of knowledge and practices within Member States concerning the development and use of Level 2 Probabilistic Safety Assessments (PSA). It summarizes the key insights shared in discussions during a technical meeting, as well as suggested next steps.

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Topical Issues in Nuclear Installation Safety: Strengthening the Safety of Evolutionary and Innovative Reactor Designs
Proceedings Series ¦ English ¦ STI/PUB/2108 ¦ 43 pages ¦ Date published: 2025

Focused on the safety of evolutionary and innovative reactor designs, the conference facilitated exchange of experiences and discussions on potential solutions for the most pressing challenges associated with these reactor types. This proceedings publication provides a summary of the panel discussions and parallel technical sessions, as well as the opening and closing speeches.

The full papers from the oral sessions and e-papers as presented at the conference are included as supplementary files available on-line.

Performance Indicators to Monitor, Assess and Improve Knowledge Management Programmes in Nuclear Organizations
IAEA-TECDOC-2080 ¦ English ¦ 98 pages ¦ Date published: 2025

This publication provides specific methods and tools for the identification, development, selection, establishment and use of performance indicators (PIs) to measure and report on the implementation and effectiveness of knowledge management programmes to improve the overall performance of a nuclear organization. It captures examples that are applicable to the entire lifecycle of a nuclear organization.

While the guidance is intended primarily for senior and middle level utilities management, the concepts and approaches are useful for all other nuclear organizations, as well as technical and scientific support organizations, regulators and educational providers.

Environmental Remediation and Management of Trenches Containing Historic Radioactive Wastes
IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NW-G-3.3 ¦ English ¦ STI/PUB/2075 ¦ 175 pages ¦ Date published: 2025

This publication draws together the experience of Member States in the evaluation, management and remediation of legacy trench sites. It describes the overall process necessary to facilitate such projects. The publication provides the reader with an understanding of how to characterize, assess and potentially remediate such sites as well as providing guidance on management aspects such as decision making and engaging with stakeholders.

A key aim is to highlight specific issues associated with these sites, which make them different from other contaminated sites, and to direct the reader to relevant guidance. Case studies to illustrate legacy trench sites, which either have been or are in various stages of assessment and remediation are also presented. Relevant experience and lessons learned for these sites is embedded throughout the publication.

Caribbean Development Dynamics 2025
English ¦ OECD/IDB ¦ OECD Publishing¦ 228 pages ¦ Date published: 2024

The Caribbean Development Dynamics is a new joint flagship report by the Development Centre of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It advocates for a shift in perspective on the Caribbean’s development prospects: beyond the assessment of challenges, it casts light on the region’s opportunities, based on fresh, comparable data, and provides policy recommendations. Its regional perspective highlights policy options and areas of common interest, while acknowledging regional diversity as a unique asset.

This inaugural edition adopts a multi-dimensional approach to analysing key development trends

International Safeguards in the Design of Radioactive Waste Management Programmes
IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NW-T-1.28 ¦ English ¦ STI/PUB/2085 ¦ 87 pages ¦ Date published: 2025

Part of a series to inform nuclear facility designers, vendors, operators and State governments about IAEA safeguards and how associated requirements can be considered early in the design phase of a new nuclear facility, this publication is applicable to the design of radioactive waste management programmes covering both facilities and waste forms.

The potential to reduce costs, avoid retrofits and achieve efficiencies, both for the operator and for IAEA Member States, are important drivers for the early consideration of safeguards in the design of a radioactive waste management programme. This early consideration is recommended as radioactive waste management programmes are one of the few places where safeguards on nuclear material may be terminated under certain circumstances. The publication is intended primarily to be of use to waste management professionals for any facilities that handle safeguarded nuclear materials; policy makers responsible for waste management decisions; safeguards professionals involved in the application of safeguards to waste packages and facilities at the State or International level.

Metallic Component Margins under High Seismic Loads (MECOS): Towards a New Approach for Seismic Design of Piping Systems
NEA/CSNI/R(2021)12 ¦ OECD / NEA ¦ 199 pages ¦ Date published: Dec 2024

The seismic design rules for nuclear power plant piping systems that have been in practice since the 1960s have been applied to hundreds of piping supports and seismic restraints for nuclear power plants. This quantity of seismic hardware brings about design and operational difficulties at nuclear power plants that include:

• excessive plant congestion that limits access for inspection and maintenance;

• plant staff facing increased radiation exposure while accessing equipment for inspection or maintenance

• an unnecessary constraint of the thermal expansion of the pipes during normal operation;

• a high cost for the plant’s initial construction;

• a high inspection and maintenance cost during the plant’s lifetime.

Certification of Mass Fractions of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Organochlorines and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in IAEA-159A Marine Sediment Sample
IAEA Analytical Quality in Nuclear Applications Series No. 75 ¦ English ¦ 125 pages ¦ Date published: 2025

The material is intended to be used for quality control and assessment of method performance for a number of organic analytes listed in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, as well as other regulated priority substances, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons included in many environment monitoring programmes..

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Lessons Learned Programmes for Effective Knowledge Management in Nuclear Organizations
IAEA-TECDOC-2078 ¦ English ¦ 88 pages ¦ Date published: 2024

This publication provides guidance for developing an effective lessons learned programme to enhance the strategic knowledge management initiatives of nuclear facilities and organizations. Both positive and negative experiences provide opportunities for organizations to learn and improve. These include the experience gained by individuals and teams, through business activities, and from events or incidents (both consequential and non-consequential), as well as industry experience and improvement opportunities derived from external sources.

This publication includes case studies from different types of nuclear organizations and supports the development of good practices and successful approaches to lessons learned programmes.

Radiological Protection During Armed Conflict: Improving Regulatory and Operational Resilience
NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY ¦ NEA/CRPPH/R (2024) ¦ Date published: 28 January 2025 ¦ 119 pages

The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted pressing concerns regarding radiological protection and the need to enhance both operational and regulatory resilience during times of armed conflict. While the core principles of radiological protection remain sound, it is crucial for all nations to strengthen their plans and procedures to better manage emerging threats and increased uncertainty.

In response to these complex challenges, the NEA Committee on Radiological Protection and Public Health (CRPPH) and the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) co-hosted a workshop in Oslo from 22 to 24 November 2023. The workshop, titled “Radiological Protection During Armed Conflict”, gathered 130 experts from 28 countries, NGOs, and international organisations to share insights and explore strategies for enhancing the resilience of radiological protection (RP) in such volatile circumstances. Featuring contributions from about 50 speakers with diverse backgrounds, the event included discussions that covered the full spectrum of radiological protection during armed conflict. In his opening remarks, NEA Director-General William D. Magwood, IV stated, "The situation in Ukraine is unprecedented. The nuclear sector has a responsibility to protect public health and safety, and this situation has demonstrated that new frameworks and approaches are needed to ensure radiological protection during armed conflict." This report summarises the discussions and presentations, analysing the findings and proposals aimed at strengthening the international framework governing radiological protection during armed conflict. It is hoped that the knowledge gained from this workshop will benefit governments, international organisations and civil society alike.