Opening Plenary Presentation 20/20 Vision: Future International Safeguards

摘要

Since 1957 the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has worked to bring the benefits of nuclear technology to humankind, while at the same time minimizing its risks. Over the last fifty years the world has seen a steady growth in the application of nuclear technology that now spans from the generation of electricity to applications in food security, resource conservation, environmental protection, human health, and more. We have also witnessed nuclear accidents, threats to the peaceful use of nuclear technology, and the emergence of clandestine nuclear procurement networks. Throughout this time the role of the IAEA has been, and remains, a fundamental component of the nuclear nonproliferation regime. The IAEA, and safeguards, have advanced tremendously and must continue to do so in order to address future changes and challenges. Although it might not be possible to predict them all with full certainty, there are some that can indeed be anticipated.