INSC Objectives

The International Nuclear Societies Council (INSC), established in 1990, is an organization of learned nuclear societies whose interests are in the development and utilization of nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes. Please see the attached INSC history file.

The INSC aims to foster ongoing cooperation, communication and exchange of information among the world's nuclear societies, undertake joint actions and ensure joint representation where necessary. Specific activities are planned and programmed by the Executive Board and approved by the members (Council) to achieve these aims.

The association, as a non-profit organization, has the objective:

  1. To be a global forum for Nuclear Societies to discuss and establish common aims and goals.
  2. To act as a global Non-Governmental Organization in nuclear matters of international nature.
  3. To represent the views and positions of professionals and workers in the nuclear field through their Nuclear Societies.
  4. To value the work and achievements of the nuclear community of the world based on ethical principles adopted by the Nuclear Societies.
  5. To increase the operational efficiency of Nuclear Societies by establishing means for cooperation and complementation in the execution of their programs.

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