atomienergiajärjestön

Atomienergiajärjestö is the Finnish term for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA is an international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field, serving as the world's center for scientific and technological cooperation in nuclear applications. It was established as an autonomous organization within the United Nations system in 1957 in response to the deep fears and expectations following the Second World War concerning the potential of nuclear energy and the need for a reliable way to maintain peace and security through its use.

The IAEA's mandate is to foster the peaceful use of nuclear technologies, contribute to international security and nuclear safety, and promote sustainable development. It works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear science and technology, while discouraging their use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The agency provides a forum for scientific and technical cooperation, facilitates the transfer of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, and provides safeguards to ensure that nuclear material is not diverted from peaceful uses to military ones.

Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the IAEA has a global reach, with offices and laboratories dedicated to its various functions. Its activities encompass nuclear power, nuclear fuel cycle and waste management, nuclear science and applications, nuclear safety and security, and verification and security. The IAEA's work is crucial in managing the risks and harnessing the benefits of nuclear science and technology for the betterment of humanity.