The radiation-based technology to eradicate the New World Screwworm is developed at the Agency's Seibersdorf Laboratory. The IAEA and United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation join forces with other agencies to eradicate New World Screwworm - which spreads a deadly livestock disease
Historical person
Hans Blix Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Hans Blix, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Egypt.
Chronological biography
1988
The radiation-based technology to eradicate the New World Screwworm is developed at the Agency's Seibersdorf Laboratory. The IAEA and United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation join forces with other agencies to eradicate New World Screwworm - which spreads a deadly livestock disease
1991
The Three Mile Island accident and especially the Chernobyl disaster persuaded Governments to strengthen the IAEAs role in enhancing nuclear safety
The Three Mile Island accident and especially the Chernobyl disaster persuaded Governments to strengthen the IAEAs role in enhancing nuclear safety
The Three Mile Island accident and especially the Chernobyl disaster persuaded Governments to strengthen the IAEAs role in enhancing nuclear safety. Iraqs clandestine weapon programme sowed doubts about the adequacy of IAEA safeguards & leads to steps to strengthen them, tested when the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) becomes the second country to violate the NPT
The Three Mile Island accident and especially the Chernobyl disaster persuaded Governments to strengthen the IAEAs role in enhancing nuclear safety
1995
The Treaty of Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is made permanent
The Treaty of Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is made permanent
1996
The United Nations General Assembly approves and opens for signature a comprehensive test ban Treaty
The United Nations General Assembly approves and opens for signature a comprehensive test ban Treaty
Titles and roles
Director General IAEA
Record provenance
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