Looking back on 2 years of Fukushima nuclear disaster

On this day two years ago, on March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami disaster devastated Japan and especially caused nuclear disaster at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant (NUC). Today, the whole world remembers that day .

On this occasion, the Director General of the IAEA World Atomic Energy Agency, Mr. Yukiya Amano prepared an important report to present to the 35-member Governing Council during the first session of 2013 in Thu. Vienna capital (Austria). We would like to introduce the following main contents of the report.

The head of the international agency IAEA, Yukiya Amano mentioned three outstanding issues related to not only hundreds of millions of Japanese but also many nations and billions of people living on our planet.

IAEA Director General, Mr. Yukiya Amano.

Fix the consequences of Fukushima

The United Nations is still working hard to help Japan cope with the consequences of fuel melting in the Fukusshima nuclear power plant in March 2011.

He said: "The last two years have been a particularly challenging time for the people and the Government of Japan, but also for the IAEA. However, the worst elements of the disaster have retreated. behind, and now we are in the post-accident stage . '.

'. This second (March 11, 2011) is the second anniversary of the Fukushima disaster, the plant was severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan. The incident was worth the worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster . '.

". The IAEA continues to work hard to help Japan deal with the rest of the disaster. Member states are also making serious efforts to implement the lessons learned from it. and previous accidents ".

Panorama of Fukushima nuclear power plant on the coast
northeast of Japan. (Source: telegraph.co.uk)

He also said: 'At the Fukushima Ministers' Meeting on Nuclear Safety last December, the IAEA signed a memorandum of understanding with the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture about working together in the projects. radiation monitoring, human health and capacity building in emergency preparedness and response '. At the same time, 'has started to build a comprehensive report of the IAEA on the Fukushima Daiichi incident, hoping to be completed in 2014'.

Trend of development of Fukushima University

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said: Global nuclear power capacity increased again in 2012, although it decreased in 2011 right after the Japan Fukushima disaster. In 2012, 7 new reactors were built, up from 4 in 2011. Mr. Amano released the latest figures: the number of under construction in the world is standing at 66.

Today, worldwide there are 437 nuclear reactors operating with a total generating capacity of 372.5 gigawatts, an increase of about one percent compared to 2011.

But the IAEA Director-General also acknowledged: The fuel melting at Fukushima plant shook the nuclear industry and raised questions about the safety of atomic energy. Therefore, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium decided to gradually withdraw their dependence on nuclear power and increase their reliance on renewable energy.

However, the IAEA expects: the worldwide use of nuclear energy will expand significantly between 23 and 100% by 2030.

Concerns about Iran and Korea

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also expressed concern about issues related to Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Mr. Amano said that in this session of the Board of Governors, 35 member countries have discussed the work of the IAEA on clarifying relevant safety, nuclear security and use information. Using nuclear technology peacefully.

'IAEA continues to verify the non-distribution of nuclear materials under the Iranian Nuclear Security Agreement'. He added: "However, Iran has not complied with the necessary cooperation so that we can be confident that there is no spread of nuclear material and IAEA undeclared activities, so no It can be concluded that all nuclear materials in Iran are aimed at peaceful activities. '

The IAEA and Iran have had three rounds of negotiations since November 2012, however, no agreement has been reached.

Amano added: access to Parchin websites for verification purposes has not been licensed by Iran. And, once again, the IAEA Director General asked Iran to facilitate access to Parchin sites without further delays. According to him, doing so would be a "positive step" that could help prove Iran's readiness to join the IAEA on issues of concern.

Finally the Korean issue. Yukiya Amano also expressed his regret at the announcement of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on a third nuclear test on February 12, 2013, despite the national community's persuasion. sacrifice.

He stressed: 'I reiterate my call to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the responsibility to fully implement the NPT Non-Propagation Agreement and cooperate in a timely and complete manner with the IAEA. The IAEA is still willing to contribute to a peaceful solution to this problem . '.

Exploiting atomic energy in the safest way to serve the peaceful life of mankind. Prevent new production, gradually reduce and proceed to completely eliminate similar weapons of nuclear destruction on Earth.

That is not only a noble responsibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA. It is also the earnest and legitimate desire of all peoples in the world.