WORLD'S FIRST EVER NUCLEAR ENERGY SUMMIT HELD IN BRUSSELS

Summit was jointly organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Belgium to promote nuclear energy. Summit was attended by more than 30 nations (including India) and European Union.

1. The historic inclusion of nuclear energy in the Global Stocktake at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in 2023 led to the organization of an event.
2. Inclusion in the Global Stocktake emphasized the need for rapid deployment of nuclear energy.

1. Currently, nuclear energy is responsible for around 25 % of global low carbon electricity production.

About:

1. IAEA Genesis: Established in 1957 as an autonomous international organization within the United Nations system.
2. Objective: Works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.
3. Safeguard Mechanism: The global Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and other treaties against the spread of nuclear weapons entrust the IAEA as the nuclear inspectorate.
4. The IAEA has also developed additional protocol mechanisms; This enables the IAEA to verify the peaceful use of all nuclear materials in States.
5. India is part of this protocol.
6. Members: 178 (Including India)
7. Key Initiative: Atoms4NetZero
8. HQ: Vienna, Austria