RCARO News 2026.10.29

RCARO Hosts Promotional Booth at 2026 KNS Fall Conference in Gyeongju

The 2026 KNS (Korean Nuclear Society) Fall Conference is taking place from 28 to 30 October 2026 at the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center (HICO) in Gyeongju, Korea. The RCA Regional Office is participating with a promotional booth, aiming to raise awareness of RCA's mission and highlight key achievements to stakeholders from various nuclear-related institutions. The conference also presents an opportunity to establish new partnerships within the nuclear community. By engaging with attendees from industry and academia, the RCARO seeks to strengthen cooperation and expand outreach efforts within the nuclear sector, enhancing its visibility among key players.

RCA News 2026.10.16

Introductory Workshop for New National RCA Representatives

  The Introductory Workshop for New National RCA Representatives on the RCA Programme and Its Policy was successfully held from 12 to 14 October in Seoul Republic of Korea, and virtually via videoconferencing. Approximately 30 participants attended the workshop, including National Representatives from 13 RCA Government Parties, the RCA Focal Person, and the Lead of the Technical Advisory Panel.   During the workshop, participants were introduced to the operational structures and policy procedures of the IAEA Technical Development and RCA frameworks, as well as the mechanisms for RCA Programme development and implementation. The workshop also provided an opportunity for participants to exchange views and experiences, discuss ways to enhance the effectiveness of the RCA Programme, and explore approaches to strengthening the visibility and impact of RCA activities.   Recognising the value of the workshop in enhancing the National RCA Representatives' understanding of the RCA framework and their roles and responsibilities, participants expressed their appreciation for the initiative and encouraged the RCA Regional Office to continue organising similar activities in the future.

RCARO News 2026.10.06

New Participant of the RCARO Fellowship Programme

  Ms Rosyln Delaivoni, Foreign Service Officer, Multilateral Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Fiji, has joined RCA Regional Office as a new participant of the RCARO Fellowship Programme from 2 October to 29 December 2026. She could be contacted at rosyln@rcaro.org. 

RCA News 2026.09.23

RCA Side Event Held during the 70th IAEA General Conference

  The RCA Side Event, entitled "RCA: Advancing Positive Change through Nuclear Science and Technology in Asia and the Pacific," was held on the occasion of the 70th IAEA General Conference on 16 September 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Chaired by the RCA Committee of Chairs, the event brought together more than 70 participants, including National RCA Representatives and delegates from the Government Parties, as well as representatives of the IAEA, RCARO and partner organisations.   Aimed at highlighting the RCA's contribution to advancing the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology across the Asia-Pacific region, the event featured a presentation on the major achievements of the RCA Programme, drawing on evidence-based findings from the social and economic impact assessment of the Programme conducted by the IAEA. This was followed by interventions from participating Government Parties and relevant stakeholders, who shared their perspectives on the value of the RCA and expressed their continued commitment to the RCA.   In his remarks, Mr Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the IAEA, recognised the RCA as a highly active regional cooperation framework that contributes to positive change through nuclear science and technology and reaffirmed the Agency's continued support for RCA activities.