About us
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued understanding and support for the activities of the Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN).
The Center was established last fiscal year through the integration of the Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN) and the Nuclear Human Resource Development Center (NuHRDeC). This year marks our second year, and we are working to further combine the functions and experience developed by both centers and to promote more integrated and cross-disciplinary activities.
In recent years, the environment surrounding nuclear energy has been changing. Its importance is being recognized again from the perspectives of energy security and decarbonization. Discussions on small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactors are progressing, while steady efforts are also needed for the safe operation and decommissioning of existing facilities. In addition, the spread of digital technologies and the expansion of international cooperation are increasing the need for people with broad knowledge and an international perspective.
In response to these changes, we believe it is important to strengthen practical training as well as provide systematic education in nuclear human resource development. In cooperation with related organizations inside and outside our institution, the Center provides training that meets a wide range of needs, combining in-person and online programs with hands-on experimental and practical training, which is one of our key strengths.
In the field of nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security, we continue to promote technology development and international cooperation by making use of our experience and international network. By linking these efforts with human resource development, we aim to provide more effective capacity-building support.
Looking ahead, under the goal of promoting the sound development of nuclear science and technology and realizing a world free from the threats of nuclear weapons and nuclear terrorism, the Center will continue to work on both human resource development (3S) and technology development and international cooperation (2S) in a balanced manner.
We appreciate your continued understanding and support for the Center's activities.
Director, Integrated Support Center
for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security
and Human Resource Developmet
IKUTA Yuko
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- Objectives -
- Utilizing JAEA's strengths, human resource development support and technical cooperation tailored to the needs of the Asian region.
- Rational support for domestic nuclear human resource development and support for international human resource development within the organization in line with the organization's international strategy.
- Smooth implementation of the national 2S policy and active support for the efforts of international organizations.
Contribute to the realization of a world free of nuclear weapons and the threat of nuclear terrorism, and to the sound development of nuclear science and technology.
- Future Vision -Becoming a hub in Asia through "3S human resource development support" and "2S technology development and cooperation".
- Strategy -
- Responding to issues and environmental changes surrounding nuclear development, nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security.
- Understanding changes in local needs, responding to them in a pinpoint manner, and providing support that only Japan and JAEA can provide.
- Expertise dispersed and accumulated over many years, knowledge and experience gained from operating facilities.
- Human resources with extensive experience in supporting human resource development.
- Well-equipped facilities such as the NSRR and ISCN training fields, and know-how related to operating the facilities.
- Support for obtaining qualifications and training of personnel who can understand the essence of nuclear power and the 3S and put it into practice.
- Support for development through dispatching to international organizations and leading Asian countries.
Aiming to develop technologies that can be used in international organizations such as the IAEA and in the nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security fields of various countries, we set themes and goals based on domestic and international issues and needs, and implement them in cooperation with research institutes in Japan, the United States, and Europe. We are developing a variety of fundamental technologies that will contribute to safeguards and proliferation resistance for future nuclear fuel cycle facilities, as well as technologies necessary to enhance nuclear security, such as nuclear forensics and nuclear material detection.
With regard to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), we have been operating the CTBT International Monitoring Facilities for radionuclides in Japan as stipulated in the treaty protocol. We also have operated the National data center for analysis and evaluation of monitoring data, and develop related verification technologies, thereby contributing to international nuclear nonproliferation.
Based on international trends in nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security, we conduct policy research based on technical knowledge. In addition to compiling a database of collected information, ISCN disseminates information such as the ISCN Newsletter, which contains topics and domestic and international trends related to nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security.
In order to support the development of human resources in the fields of nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security in Asian countries, we have engaged in developing human capacity building through a variety of training courses, seminars, and workshops as well as enlightening the importance of ensuring nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security, while developing technical training curricula and enhancing training facilities.
We provide training programs that meet the needs of electric power companies, nuclear-related manufacturers, government agencies, and others, incorporating national examination preparation courses and hands-on laboratory training essential for fieldwork into our curriculum. For on-demand training, we offer customized programs tailored to the client’s specific requirements.
To cultivate nuclear-related human resources in Japan, the Nuclear Energy Agency accepts many students into its facilities. We also dispatch staff members to universities as lecturers. In addition to our collaboration with the Nuclear Pofessional School, The University of Tokyo, we work through the Japan Nuclear Education Network (JNEN)—a consortium of the Agency and seven domestic universities—to design and administer a shared educational curriculum across its member institutions.
For deepen understanding of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security, we report and share our achievements at conferences, hold international forums, and disseminate information through the JAEA website, as well as introduce Japan's and JAEA's efforts for these fields.
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Address : 765-1 Funaishikawa, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1184, Japan
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Address : 2-4 Shirane, Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
