Mr Grossi also met with industry leaders to examine challenges and opportunities around the nuclear sector, such as using small modular reactors to decarbonize data centres. When meeting with Katsuhiko Kawazoe from telecoms giant NTT, the Director General discussed recent developments in fusion energy, and explained his flagship initiatives to use nuclear science to improve health, address plastic pollution and increase food security, among others.
Mr Grossi furthered this development agenda when in Fukushima, by inaugurating a new anchor centre for his Rays of Hope initiative, to increase access to cancer care in developing countries by building radiotherapy and nuclear medicine capacity. The collaboration with the Japanese network unites 16 medical universities and hospitals.
“From Fukushima, a place that has suffered so much, we are trying to make sure that others who have less, will suffer less,” said Mr Grossi during the signing ceremony.
The Director General also signed a Contribution Agreement with Onchikai General Incorporated Foundation in Fukushima. “This generous donation enhances our joint efforts in providing advanced cancer treatments, marking a step forward in our mission of closing the cancer care gap,” he said.
During his trip, the Director General addressed students at the University of Tokyo on IAEA activities. A meeting with students from Fukushima prefecture underscored the importance of the Agency’s work at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant for future generations.
