玻利维亚和巴拉圭将加强新辐照设施的核安保

“These facilities, once operational, will be using  category 1 radioactive sources, which are considered to be dangerous if not managed safely and securely,” said Elena Buglova, Director of the IAEA Division of Nuclear Security, adding that, “we are very committed to support all States in improved physical protection as part of our long-term capacity building efforts in the secure use of nuclear technology.”

Regulators and operators in both countries worked closely with IAEA experts to define suitable physical protection systems, including CCTV surveillance, locks, access controls and intrusion detectors, to protect radioactive material against acts of theft and sabotage. This assistance was provided in tandem with support under the IAEA technical cooperation programme to facilitate the transfer of nuclear technology for peaceful uses.

Nuclear security focuses on the prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive material and associated facilities.

The IAEA assists States, upon request, to enhance nuclear security by strengthening the physical protection of facilities with high activity radioactive sources, to reduce related security risks. This technical assistance is financed exclusively through the Nuclear Security Fund, in support of activities to strengthen national capacities to use radioactive sources for beneficial purposes for sustained socioeconomic development. Countries can identify any assistance needed to support them through the Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan mechanism.