ABACC participated in the 46th Annual Meeting of ESARDA (European Safeguards Research and Development Association)

Between May 14 and 16, 2024, the 46th Annual Meeting of ESARDA was held in hybrid mode and was reserved for members of the Steering Committee, the Executive Council, the ESARDA Working Groups and associate members, such as ABACC.

The Secretary of ABACC, Mr. Marco Marzo, was invited to make a presentation at the opening session of the meeting, together with other ESARDA partner organizations. ABACC officers participated virtually in the technical working groups related to safeguards.

In his speech, Mr. Marzo highlighted the fulfillment of the ABACC annual verification plans in Argentina and Brazil in 2023, the main verification activities carried out, as well as the future challenges for SCCC safeguards. He also underlined the growing application of technologies in unattended systems and other safeguards approaches in nuclear facilities of both countries and the relevance of regional and international cooperation, especially pointed out the importance of criteria and guides that promote the joint use of technologies to ensure effective safeguards of the ABACC and the IAEA. Finally, he highlighted the continuous training of ABACC inspectors and the importance of the interaction of the specialized community, emphasizing the value of institutions such as ESARDA and the long and excellent relationship of cooperation with this association and EURATOM.