IAEA Releases Nuclear Security Culture Implementing Guide

After several years of development, deliberation, and approvals from member-states, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has released an Implementing Guide on Nuclear Security Culture (STI/PUB/1347). The 24-page document discusses the concept and characteristics of nuclear security culture, the importance of human factor in nuclear security, and specific roles of institutions and individuals in implementing an effective nuclear security regime. Nuclear security culture became a component in the Amendment to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and Facilities (CPPNM) (Fundamental Principle F), and, after CPPNM comes into force, will become mandatory for implementation by member-states of the IAEA.