The Fuels and Materials Research (FMR) laboratory provides the scientific basis for the objective assessment and modelling of the safety-related behaviour of nuclear materials, with emphasis on nuclear fuels, under normal and off-normal operating conditions.
The Nuclear and Trace Analysis facility at the Joint Research Centre in Karlsruhe, Germany, consists of a set of installations for the chemical, physical and spectroscopic analysis of actinide and nuclear materials.
Nuclear forensics provides information on nuclear material of unknown origin that has been intercepted during illicit trafficking or nuclear smuggling.
The Large Geometry-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (LG-SIMS) laboratory in Karlsruhe provides cutting-edge technology required for the environmental sample analysis for nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation.
The hot cell laboratory in Karlsruhe consists of hot cells (shielded nuclear radiation containment chambers) where highly radioactive materials can be received, handled, examined and returned to their owners.
EUSECTRA, a training center based in Karlsruhe and Ispra, aims to improve Member States' capabilities to address threats associated with illicit incidents involving nuclear or other radioactive materials.
Natural resources including wildlife can be real assets to support the economy. In this sector, Africa has a huge potential.
Take a look at the wide range of projects the Competence Centre on Participatory and Deliberative Democracy is working on to engage citizens in policymaking.
The Importance of Protected and Conserved Areas for Gorillas Conservation Strategy.
Food generates air pollution throughout its lifecycle. The EDGAR-FOOD database helps us understand the scope of the issue and identify solutions.
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