RCARO News 2025.12.26

Call for Contributions- RCA Newsletters and Issue Briefs

Dear National RCA Representatives, Since the publication of the first issue of the RCA Newsletter in March 2022, the Newsletters and Issue Briefs have continuously evolved thanks to the generous contributions and active participation of RCA Government Parties and experts across the region. Over the past years, these publications have become a vital platform to share knowledge, highlight research achievements, and promote regional cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. The contributions from each country have played a central role in documenting the progress and diversity of RCA activities. We are now preparing the new issues for them and we would be delighted to feature articles from your country showcasing recent nuclear-related activities, achievements, or perspectives in nuclear science and technology. We warmly welcome contributions either written directly by the National RCA Representative or by national experts, institutions, or project teams involved in RCA-related work. Articles that highlight your country’s experience, good practices, or lessons learned in the RCA framework will be highly appreciated. Each selected article will receive an honorarium* as a token of appreciation. For details regarding topics, article structure, and submission process, please refer to Annex 1 & 2 (Guidelines for Contributors). *For Newsletters, USD400 per article / for Issue Briefs, USD1,200 per issue. Your continued participation will greatly contribute to further enhancing the visibility and impact of RCA cooperation. We sincerely hope for your active engagement and look forward to your valuable contributions. Sincerely yours, Dae Ki Kim Director RCA Regional Office                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

RCA News 2025.12.18

2024 RCA Annual Report Available

The 2024 RCA Annual Report has been published and is now available on the RCARO website. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the implementation of the RCA Programme during 2024, highlighting key activities, achievements, and progress achieved through regional cooperation in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. The publication of the report reflects the collective contributions of the RCA Government Parties, National RCA Representatives, Lead Country Coordinators, National Project Coordinators, and project counterparts, and was prepared by the IAEA with the support of RCARO. The report contributes to a better understanding of the RCA Programme and its achievements and supports increased awareness of the RCA among stakeholders and interested audiences. The report is available at the following link: https://www.rcaro.org/arm/view/id/23734#u

RCA News 2025.12.17

New National RCA Representative of India

Mr. Pushpendra Kumar Sharma, Head of P&CD and Secretary of TC & TSC, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has become the new National RCA Representative of India. For more information: https://www.rcaro.org/states1.

RCARO News 2025.12.10

Completion of 2025 Fellowship Programme (fellows from Pakistan and Sri Lanka)

Maryam Siddiq Baba, Senior International Relations Officer of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and Sooriyathilake Mudalige Dinusha Sewwandi Premathilake, Management Assistant of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board have successfully completed their fellowship programme at the RCA Regional Office from October to December 2025. RCA Regional Office sincerely appreciates their contributions and wishes all the best in their future endeavors. They can be contacted at maryambaba@gmail.com and dinusha@aeb.gov.lk.