Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management

The Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management is an international treaty that aims to enhance the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management. Here are some key points about the convention: 1. **Background**: The Joint Convention was adopted on September 5, 1997, at a diplomatic conference convened by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.