The report of the review of Morocco’s nuclear emergency preparedness and response framework, recently published by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its official website, highlights the Kingdom’s strong commitment to emergency management, training and capacity building.
During a 10-day evaluation mission carried out in collaboration with the Moroccan Nuclear and Radiological Safety Agency (AMSSNuR), a team of IAEA experts examined the national framework for nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response. The report highlights Morocco’s significant efforts, while making recommendations for further strengthening the system, including updating the national risk assessment, revising the protection strategy and developing an emergency classification system.
Morocco, which operates the MA-R1 TRIGA research reactor and is engaged in nuclear energy research, has demonstrated a strong capacity in nuclear safety. Through initiatives such as its IAEA’s Capacity Building Centre on Emergency Preparedness and Response (CBC) in Africa, and its active participation in international missions and events, Morocco has developed a strong nuclear safety capability.