The IAEA for Building Future Safeguards Capabilities

Abstract

Mission—The IAEA’s verification mission for non-nuclear weapons states is derived from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That mission is a simple one: to verify—through the application of safeguards—that nuclear material within the territory, jurisdiction, or control of a non-Nuclear Weapons State is not diverted to nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices. Our role is clearly defined in our statute and in legally binding safeguards agreements with States. We operate within boundaries largely determined by our Board of Governors—to provide a unique service to the international community.