According to UNSCEAR website, the committee meetings of the UN body were held from 19-23 June 2023 with the participation of more than 150 scientists from 30 state members and 11 international organizations, the IRNA reported on Monday.
The mandate of UNSCEAR, established in 1955, is to undertake broad reviews of the sources of ionizing radiation and its effects on human health and the environment.
Accordingly, its assessments provide a scientific foundation for UN agencies and governments to formulate standards and programs for protection against ionizing radiation. It does not deal with or assess nuclear safety or emergency planning issues. The secretariat in Vienna, which is functionally linked to the UN Environment Programme, organizes the annual sessions and manages the preparation of documents for the Committee's scrutiny.
The UNSCEAR 71st session is scheduled for May 20-24, 2024 in Vienna.
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