The agreement has helped countries develop stronger approaches to managing spent fuel and radioactive waste while protecting people and the environment from potential long-term risks. Established as the first legally binding international framework dedicated to these issues, the Joint Convention has provided governments with a structured process for reviewing and improving their radioactive waste management practices. Through regular reporting, peer assessment, and knowledge sharing, it has created a global platform for cooperation on some of the nuclear sector’s most complex challenges. The result has been wider adoption of robust regulatory frameworks, greater transparency in national programmes, and stronger collaboration between participating countries. With 93 Contracting Parties now involved, the Convention has become a key mechanism for promoting high standards of radioactive waste management and spent fuel safety globally. A framework for long-term nuclear safety Every country that uses nuclear technology, whether for energy production, medicine, research, or industry, must address the challenge of managing radioactive waste safely over the long term. The Joint Convention was created to help governments meet this responsibility through a shared …