IAEA Environment Laboratories collaboration with UNEP Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans

Presentation of the 17th Global Meeting of the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans. This presentation outlines the activities and collaborative role of the International Atomic Energy Agency Environment Laboratories in supporting marine environmental monitoring and protection through partnerships with regional seas programmes. It describes the laboratories’ functions, including research, application of nuclear and isotopic techniques, capacity building, and development of analytical methods for contaminants such as radionuclides, trace elements, and organic compounds. The document details organisational structure, laboratory facilities, and provision of reference materials to ensure data quality.