A radioactive waste management strategy was adopted in 2004.

Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management

Localization, transport and burial of radioactive waste, deactivating materials and maintaining radioactive waste repositories

International regulations and standards for radioactive protection, national strategies for nuclear energy development, and safety and radioactive waste management measures have been substantially revised.

Sweden has ratified the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management.

Dumping of radioactive waste

The relevant national authorities are now studying the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management.

Uranium and other radioactive substances, products made of such substances and radioactive waste

preparatory meetings of contracting parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste

Noting with satisfaction that the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management entered into force on 18 June 2001,

Within this overall context of nuclear security, it is studying the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management in the relevant national forums.

E. Waste disposal and waste management

Taking note of the importance of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste ManagementIbid., vol. 2153, No. 37605. with respect to the safety of the end of life of radioactive sources,

The European Union stresses the importance of the Convention on Nuclear Safety and the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, and also their peer review mechanisms.

Work is being done to construct and operationalize infrastructure units to be used for building, with the assistance of the European Union, an industrial complex for solid radioactive waste management.

Solid Waste Management

Taking note of the importance of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste ManagementUnited Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 2153, No. 37605. with respect to the safety of the end of life of radioactive sources,

Projections of the future contributions of nuclear energy are highly uncertain, due to the concerns that exist about safety, radioactive waste management, potential proliferation of nuclear weapons and vulnerability to terrorists.

Benin participates regularly in seminars held by IAEA on strengthening of the safeguards system, nuclear security, non proliferation of nuclear weapons, physical protection of nuclear materials, management of radioactive waste, etc.

Noting that the first Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management was convened in Vienna from 3 to 14 November 2003,

Noting that the first Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management was convened in Vienna from 3 to 14 November 2003,

It also prohibits any nuclear explosions and the disposal of radioactive waste material in Antarctica.

Welcoming the adoption at Vienna, on 5 September 1997, of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, as recommended by the participants at the Summit on Nuclear Safety and Security,

Welcoming the adoption at Vienna, on 5 September 1997, of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, as recommended by the participants at the Summit on Nuclear Safety and Security,

Austria is party to both the Convention on Nuclear Safety as well as the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management and has actively participated in the review conferences of these conventions.

Radioactive waste is managed in accordance with the technical criteria of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Information technology and waste management systems

E management of radioactive sources (Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS) software)

A number of regional programmes are being undertaken that address waste management, including the drafting of a regional waste management strategy and work programme, and community based waste management projects as part of the International Waters Programme.

Article 18 of the Act prohibits introduction into Jordanian territory of any radioactive derivatives, such as radioactive waste or residue, or their use, processing, transport, storage, licensing or burial in that territory.

Welcoming the adoption at Vienna, on 5 September 1997, of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management,United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 2153, No. 37605. as recommended by the participants at the Summit on Nuclear Safety and Security,

Welcoming the adoption at Vienna, on 5 September 1997, of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management,United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 2153, No. 37605. as recommended by the participants in the Summit on Nuclear Safety and Security,

Annex III to the Madrid Protocol provides guidelines for waste disposal and waste management by parties.

Waste management Parties reported in varying degrees of detail on measures, some planned and some already implemented, to limit emissions in the waste management sector.

The reality is that waste has become one of the global public health problems of modern society today, particularly when it comes to hazardous (medical, radioactive, pharmaceutical) and potentially dangerous waste.

It has also funded a project covering the retrieval, conditioning and storage of solid operational radioactive waste from the power plant.

Definitions for hazardous waste and waste management were necessary and a section on public education was essential.

A review of ships' waste management has been undertaken.

Improvement of port reception facilities and better waste management

Welcoming the adoption at Vienna, on 5 September 1997, of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management,See GOV INF 821 GC(41) INF 12, appendix 1. as recommended by the participants at the Summit on Nuclear Safety and Security,

Radioactive waste produced in the country is the by product of medical, industrial and commercial activities and is of no major significance.

Environment authorities lack reliable information on solid waste management issues.

Involving women in environmental protection (waste management, improved fireplaces, reforestation).

Appeals to all Member States that have not yet taken the necessary steps to become party to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management7 to do so as soon as possible

It also noted that references would be made to the cross cutting chapters on waste management and waste disposal techniques.