What is the IAEA doing to combat these security and safety problems?
A multi-faceted plan of action is in place. High priority is attached to radioactive sources, illicit trafficking, and other aspects of nuclear security. The IAEA has categorized radioactive sources to identify those types that require particular attention for safety and security reasons. The IAEA is also assisting countries in responding to emergencies involving radioactive sources that may cause deaths or injuries or be security problems. The incidents have intensified efforts to solve problems and ensure the application of international standards on radiation safety and security developed by the IAEA and partner organizations. The IAEA has taken the leading role in the United Nations system in establishing standards of safety, the most significant of which are the Basic Safety Standards and the more recent Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources. These guidelines promote consistent international approaches to radiation protection, safety and security.
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