Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - December 2023

The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

2023December21

Country	Topic	Source
Australia	Perth nuclear waste storage facility planned for AUKUS submarines at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island	ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Bangladesh	Rooppur Nuclear Energy Project in Bangladesh and the IAEA: An Example of Mutual Collaboration	Home - The Geopolitics
Belgium/IAEA	IAEA Mission Says Belgium Committed to the Safe Management of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel, Encourages Further Development of National Waste Policies	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
Canada	New Brunswick releases energy strategy with SMR focus	Homepage - World Nuclear News
Chile/IAEA	IAEA Supports Removal of High-Activity Disused Radioactive Sources in Chile	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
China	China Quietly Rebuilds Secretive Base for Nuclear Tests	The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
Cote d’Ivoire	Cote d’Ivoire Bolsters Security for CAN 2023 with Nuclear Equipment	BNB Breaking
Egypt	Why Egypt’s new nuclear plant is a long-term win for Russia	Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
IAEA	IAEA to Develop New Standards for Radiation Protection and Safety in Existing Exposure Situations	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
IAEA	Update 202	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
IAEA	IAEA Meeting Makes Headway on Accelerating SMR Deployment	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
Iran	We remain determined that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon	Dedegfrance.org
Japan	Radioactivity detected in Fukushima worker's nose	The Daily Star – Leading English Daily among Bangladesh Newspapers
Japan	Fukushima’s Daunting Task: The Removal of Fuel Debris	BNB Breaking
Kenya	Justus Wabuyabo confirmed as Nuclear Power and Energy Agency CEO	The Star
Malaysia/IAEA	The IAEA's Commitment to Transforming Lives through Inclusive Education	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
Nigeria	Stakeholders harp on handling of Radioactive Materials	FRCN HQ – Uplift the People and Unite the Nation
Global	NTI Highlights Nuclear Effects Research at the Second Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons	NTI
Russia	Putin says Russia’s nuclear arsenal is near fully modernized	The Japan Times - News On Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment And More
Russia	Documents Reveal Hidden Problems at Russia’s Nuclear Powerhouse	Bloomberg
Sweden/France	Sweden, France strengthen cooperation on nuclear	EURACTIV.com – EURACTIV is your one-stop-shop for in-depth news about policies and politics from EU institutions and national capitals.
Thailand/IAEA	Thailand Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2023–2029	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
United Kingdom	GMB union says urgent action needed to tackle safety concerns at Sellafield	News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition \| The Guardian
Ukraine	Ukrainian UAV Detonates in Zaporizhzhia Amid Ongoing Conflict	BNB Breaking
UNODC	Supporting implementation of ICSANT in Montenegro through building capacity of criminal justice officials	United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
UNODC	Promoting international legal instruments as an effective response to CBRN risks in Africa	United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
United States	Joint Press Statement on Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting	The White House
United States	Energy Department requests information for counter-drone capabilities	FedScoop \| Federal Government Tech News, Breaking Govt IT News
United States	Congress passes fiscal ‘24 NDAA; nuclear weapons get more, nuclear cleanup stays flat	ExchangeMonitor
United States	Glove box fire closed part of Los Alamos National Laboratory plutonium facility in November	Yahoo News: Latest and Breaking News, Headlines, Live Updates, and More
United States	UF-led group develops new tools to track illicit nuclear materials	Gainesville News, Sports & Politics \| Mainstreet Daily News
United States	Sens. Peters, Cornyn introduce bill to keep Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office open	homelandprepnews.com
United States	Congress cancels A-bomb radiation aid, Arizona ‘Downwinders’ left out	AZ Family \| 3TV & CBS 5 News \| Phoenix, Arizona
United States	Kentucky aviators take part in simulated post-nuclear response exercise	DVIDS - Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
Global	Why the World Should Still Worry About Dirty Bombs	Foreign Affairs Magazine

2023December14

Country	Topic	Source
Africa	Push for Nuclear Power in Africa Prompts Calls for Greater Security	Home - Africa Defense Forum
African Union	Closing remarks to the first EU CBRN CoE	PeacAU.org
Australia	The Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Bill 2023 (Cth) – pathway to naval nuclear safety in Australia	Welcome to Mondaq
Australia	Nuclear energy could be a goer in Australia — if we introduced a carbon tax	Crikey - an independent Australian source for news and analysis
Canada	Canadian Provinces Highlight Critical Role of Nuclear Technologies at COP28 Climate Conference	Canadian Nuclear Association \| Canadian Nuclear Association
IAEA/Africa	IAEA Launches New Master’s in Nutrition and Nuclear Techniques in Africa to Support Next Generation of Professionals	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
IAEA/KSA	IAEA Director General Visit Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Dynamic Nuclear Power Preparations	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
IAEA	IAEA Assists Nations in Managing Unused Radioactive Sources	Australia's 24/7 live news & media portal \| Mirage News
IAEA	With IAEA Help, Countries Take Concrete Steps to Manage Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
IAEA	Update 201	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
Iran	As the Israel-Hamas War Governs the World’s Attention, Iran Is Quietly Marching Towards Nuclear Breakout	TIME \| Current & Breaking News \| National & World Updates
Japan	Why Switzerland monitors wastewater from Fukushima’s damaged nuclear plant	Switzerland - News and perspectives - SWI swissinfo.ch
Japan	Radiocesium-bearing microparticles found in dry deposition fallout samples immediately after the Fukushima nuclear accident in the Kanto region, Japan	Nature
Morocco	IAEA Mission Says Morocco Progresses with New Nuclear and Radiation Safety Framework, Recommends Further Steps to Complete Transition	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
Nigeria	NCS Unveils Radiological Program Over Smuggling of Nuclear Materials’	PRNigeria News - Nigeria News, Breaking News in Nigeria
North Korea	US, South Korea and Japan urge stronger international push to curb North Korean nuclear program	Arab News
Russia	Putin unveils two new nuclear submarines	Home - Business Recorder
Russia	West does not fully understand threat of Russian nuclear terrorism, Harvard historian Serhii Plokhy says	Stock Market, Finance & Business News \| Yahoo Finance Canada
Russia	Nuclear warnings serve Putin's purpose as he bids for new term	reuters.com
South Africa	South Africa to build new nuclear plants: govt	Macau Business
United Nations	The UN Nuclear Ban Treaty is Leading Resistance to Nuclear Autocracy	The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists
Ukraine	Radioactive substances could be smuggled out of Ukraine during invasion turmoil and end up being used in 'dirty bombs' on UK streets	Home \| Daily Mail Online
United States	Chair Rodgers Remarks on the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act	House Committee on Energy and Commerce
United States	A gigantic new ICBM will take US nuclear missiles out of the Cold War-era but add 21st-century risks	WBAL Baltimore News \| Baltimore Weather, Traffic
United States	Illinois governor signs bill allowing small modular reactor development	Power-Eng
United States	Fund for Nuclear Waste Exposure Victims in Limbo as Congress Balks at Cost	The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
United States	Why Nuclear Fuel is Vital to U.S. National Security Interests in Ukraine and the Middle East	The National Interest: Defense, National Security, Politics and More
United States	Air Force to update nuclear missiles across western states, bringing them out of the Cold War-era but adding 21st-century risks	Colorado Public Radio - Colorado News You Trust \| Colorado Public Radio

2023December7

Country	Topic	Source
African Union/IAEA	African Union and International Atomic Energy Agency to Strengthen Cooperation: Commissioner Amani Abou-Zeid visits IAEA Headquarters	Home \| African Union
Belgium/France	Belgium and Engie reach deal on extension of nuclear reactors -energy minister	reuters.com
Canada	Canada poised to become nuclear leader as COP28 discusses growth: BCC expert	BNN Bloomberg - Canadian Business News, TSX Today, interest rates and Bank of Canada coverage
Canada	Fight continues to have radioactive mine waste removed from Elliot Lake, Ont. properties	MSN
China	Plans for Nuclear-Powered 24,000 TEU Containership Unveiled in China	GCaption.com
IAEA	Shaping Radiology's Future in Latin America and the Caribbean	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
IAEA	Update 201	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
IAEA	Protecting Cultural Heritage in ARASIA Countries, through Nuclear Techniques	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
IAEA	IAEA and FAO Stress Tangible, Science-Based Solutions for Food Security at COP28	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
Iran	Iran’s Nuclear Trajectory and the Failure of Diplomacy	ncr-iran.org
Iran	With US focus on Gaza, Iran’s nuclear centrifuges keep spinning	The Hill
Israel	Report: Hamas rocket hit IDF base thought to house nuclear-capable missiles on Oct 7	The Times of Israel
Japan	Regulators: TEPCO improved anti-terrorism measures at Kashiwazaki nuclear plant	NHKã
Kenya/IAEA	Fresh calls for tighter nuclear security controls as IAEA course ends	Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports \| HOME \| Nation
KSA/IAEA	Saudi Arabia, IAEA discuss cooperation on development of nuclear energy	Arab News \| Worldwide News, Latest Breaking News & Updates
Netherlands	IAEA Mission Finds Effective Management of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste in the Netherlands for Current Needs	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
Global	New information tool on nuclear weapons seeks to identify the next arms control strategies	Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Philippines/US	Message to the Congress on the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy	The White House
Russia	Russia Mulls U.S. Arms Control Proposal	Arms Control Association \| The authoritative source on arms control since 1971.
Russia/IAEA	Russia, IAEA to hold consultations on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant early next year	Amadou Agency
Slovakia	IAEA Sees Operational Safety Commitment at Bohunice Nuclear Power Plant in Slovakia, Encourages Continued Improvement	International Atomic Energy Agency \| Atoms for Peace and Development
South Africa	Project to strengthen skills in nuclear safety	ESI Africa
South Korea	South Koreans want their own nukes. That could roil one of the world's most dangerous regions	CBS 19 News
United Kingdom	Sellafield nuclear site hacked by groups linked to Russia and China	News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition \| The Guardian
United Kingdom	Nuclear power on the moon: Rolls-Royce unveils reactor mockup	Space.com: NASA, Space Exploration and Astronomy News
Ukraine	Ukraine says blackout at nuclear plant risked accident	Arab News \| Worldwide News, Latest Breaking News & Updates
Ukraine	Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant suffered power outage, energy ministry says	reuters.com
United Nations	The Future of Nuclear Disarmament Lies with the Younger Generation	In Depth Newsr
UNODC	UNODC conducts an online meeting with representatives of Brunei Darussalam on facilitating adherence to and implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT)	United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
UNODC	UNODC supports countries in Southeast Asia to become party to and effectively implement ICSANT	United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
United States	Behind the Scenes at a U.S. Factory Building New Nuclear Bombs	Scientific American
United States	The future of nuclear energy will be decided in Idaho	The Japan Times - News On Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment And More
United States	U.S. to Develop Unanticipated New Nuclear Bomb	Arms Control Association \| The authoritative source on arms control since 1971.
United States	Companies say they're closing in on nuclear fusion as an energy source. Will it work?	NPR - Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts & Podcasts : NPR
United States	US Report Labels Iran 'Leading State Sponsor Of Terrorism'	ایران اینترنشنال
United States	US research advances on alternative to bomb-grade uranium in Navy vessels -documents	reuters.com
United States	Who Would Take the Brunt of an Attack on U.S. Nuclear Missile Silos?	Scientific American

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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - December 2023