THE Department of Science and Technology said the Philippines was chosen to host the first International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Conference on Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (Nutec Plastics) in November 2025.
“Plastic pollution is a major global concern that necessitates global solutions. Nuclear applications can provide one of them,” said Science and Technology Undersecretary Leah Buendia,
Buendia led the Philippine delegation to the IAEA Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Program in Vienna from Nov. 26 to 28.
The conference discussed the role of nuclear science and technology in addressing challenges in health, food security and safety, water resource management, and climate change.
Nutec Plastics is IAEA’s flagship initiative to address plastic pollution. It brings together countries and partners worldwide to fight plastic pollution on two fronts: at the point of source, by introducing new technologies to improve plastic recycling, and in the ocean, where the bulk of plastic waste ends up. More than 80 countries were part of the initiative.
Buendia said the Philippines was host to various IAEA-supported projects on the peaceful applications of atomic energy, including cancer care, pharmaceuticals, food safety, education and environment protection.
“The Philippines recognizes the transformative effect of atomic energy for sustainable development and commends the agency for its continued delivery of assistance,” she added.
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