IAEA and the Regional Seas

This document describes how the International Atomic Energy Agency uses nuclear and isotopic techniques to address environmental challenges linked to development, particularly in marine systems. It outlines capacity building for Member States, including improving laboratory analysis and supporting monitoring and emergency response. Methods include radionuclide tracing, isotope analysis, and contaminant studies to understand ecosystem processes and pollution. The document also highlights activities such as research, data management, and cooperation, and identifies priority areas including environmental radioactivity, habitat degradation, climate change, and seafood safety.