The States Parties shall cooperate between themselves and with the International Atomic Energy Agency (hereinafter referred to as the "Agency") in accordance with the provisions of this Convention to facilitate prompt assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency to minimize its consequences and to protect life, property and the environment from the effects of radioactive releases.
Verdrag inzake de verlening van bijstand in het geval van een nucleair ongeval of een calamiteit met radioactieve stoffen
Geldig vanaf 24 oktober 1991
Geldig vanaf 24 oktober 1991
Verdrag inzake de verlening van bijstand in het geval van een nucleair ongeval of een calamiteit met radioactieve stoffen
Opschrift
Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency
Preambule
The States Parties to this Convention,
Aware that nuclear activities are being carried out in a number of States,
Noting that comprehensive measures have been and are being taken to ensure a high level of safety in nuclear activities, aimed at preventing nuclear accidents and minimizing the consequences of any such accident, should it occur,
Desiring to strengthen further international co-operation in the safe development and use of nuclear energy,
Convinced of the need for an international framework which will facilitate the prompt provision of assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency to mitigate its consequences,
Noting the usefulness of bilateral and multilateral arrangements on mutual assistance in this area,
Noting the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in developing guidelines for mutual emergency assistance arrangements in connection with a nuclear accident or radiological emergency,
Have agreed as follows:
Article 1. General provisions
2.
To facilitate such cooperation States Parties may agree on bilateral or multilateral arrangements or, where appropriate, a combination of these, for preventing or minimizing injury and damage which may result in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency.
3.
The States Parties request the Agency, acting within the framework of its Statute, to use its best endeavours in accordance with the provisions of this Convention to promote, facilitate and support the cooperation between States Parties provided for in this Convention.