IAEA: Undersecretary Dell’Utri in Vienna for the 70th General Conference
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, led the Italian delegation to the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), taking place in Vienna from 14 to 18 September. Speaking during the general debate, the Undersecretary reaffirmed Italy’s support for the IAEA’s role in the international security and non-proliferation framework and in […]
Read more70th IAEA General Conference (14–18 September 2026) – Opening
The 70th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) opened today in Vienna. Italy is participating with a broad delegation bringing together representatives of public institutions, research centres and the private sector, at both institutional and technical level. The Italian delegation is led by Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs […]
Read moreIAEA. Board of Governors session (7-11 September 2026)
The latest session of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has just concluded in Vienna. This session precedes the Agency’s 70th General Conference, which will take place from 14 to 18 September. The agenda included a number of issues of particular importance for international security and nuclear non-proliferation, including Iran, […]
Read moreMessage from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Marcinelle tragedy and the 25th National Day of Sacrifice for Italian workers around the world
(Marcinelle, 8 August 2026) Seventy years ago, on 8 August 1956, Marcinelle became forever etched in the collective memory of our country and of Europe. In the Bois du Cazier mine shaft, 262 workers of twelve different nationalities lost their lives, 136 of whom were Italian. Today we remember them one by one. Behind those […]
Read moreVacancies at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Offices Reporting to the Director General Office of Legal Affairs Legal Officer, IAEA Legislative Assistance Programme Lead (P4) Apply by: 16 August 2026 The Director General’s Office Associate Ethics Officer (P1) Apply by: 16 August 2026 Secretariat of Policy-Making Organs Secretary – Policy-Making Organs (D1) Apply by: 09 August 2026 Management Information Technology ERP […]
Read moreItaly at the presentation of the World Drug Report 2026 on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The UNODC World Drug Report 2026, the United Nations’ most authoritative report on the global drug phenomenon, was presented in Vienna on 26 June. The Report highlights how illicit drug markets are becoming increasingly complex, rapidly adapting to technological developments, geopolitical tensions, and evolving patterns of demand. In 2024, an estimated 331 million people used […]
Read moreItaly at UNIDO’s 42nd Programme and Budget Committee (PBC)
The 42nd Session of the UNIDO Programme and Budget Committee (PBC), the Organization’s principal intergovernmental body responsible for reviewing its programme of work, budget, and financial situation, convened in Vienna on 22–23 June. The main political development of the session was the announcement that the United Kingdom has decided to rejoin UNIDO after more than […]
Read moreVacancies at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Nuclear Sciences and Applications Physical and Chemical Sciences Unit Head, Nuclear Data Development Unit (P5) Apply by: 05 July 2026 Scientific Data Manager (P4) Apply by: 24 June 2026 Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture Entomologist, Human Disease Vectors (P3) Apply by: 02 July 2026 Management Information Technology Microsoft 365 Platform Specialist (P3) […]
Read moreItaly assumes the Chairmanship of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) for 2026–2027
During the 69th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), which opened on 10 June 2026 in Vienna, Italy assumed the Committee’s Chairmanship for the 2026–2027 term. The President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Teodoro Valente, was elected to chair the Committee. Established in 1959 and now […]
Read moreAmb. Lepre: Greater Cooperation Against Transnational Crime. At the UN Commission, Italy focuses on collaboration and prevention
Strengthening international cooperation, developing innovative partnerships, and promoting increasingly effective tools to combat forms of crime that are becoming ever more global, interconnected, and technologically advanced. This was emphasized by Amb. Debora Lepre, Italy’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, during her address at the 35th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention […]
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