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INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY VIENNA ISBN 978–92–0–107808–7 ISSN 1816–9317 This Implementing Guide defines the basic concepts and elements of nuclear security culture. It will assist States in planning and implementing a programme to improve nuclear security culture, with particular emphasis on areas such as regulation, government institutions and general public awareness. It provides an overview of the attributes of an effective nuclear security culture and emphasizes that nuclear security is ultimately dependent on individuals — policy makers, regulators, managers, individual employees and, to a certain extent, members of the general public. It also offers practical ways to assess and improve the effectiveness of security culture.
Nuclear Security Culture: From Concept to Practice
Emerged as a concept at the turn of the century, nuclear security culture has evolved into a widely recognized and multi-functional discipline in support of nuclear security. Being a subset of organizational culture and drawing on its experience, it is designed to improve the performance of the human component and make its interface with security technologies and regulations more effective and smooth. The visibility achieved so far as a pillar of nuclear security is attributed to the emphasis on it in documents of the Nuclear Security Summits and the dedicated program implemented by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The reports in the IAEA Nuclear Security Series—both produced and under development lay the groundwork for practicing security culture alongside other fundamental principles. Future challenges to further advancement of nuclear security culture make it necessary to orient it toward multidisciplinary application, closely integrate it into national culture of individual countries, raise security culture to the level of a societal value and adopt a multi-stakeholder approach.
A Roadmap for Nuclear Security Culture
Post-Nuclear Security Summit challenges require a coordinated long-term strategy for promotion of nuclear security culture and making this process sustainable.
NUCLEAR SECURITY CULTURE THE STATE OF PLAY supported by International Atomic Energy Agency
This textbook on nuclear security culture was commissioned by the IAEA as guidance for practitioners and university students. It is based on my own experience as the lead drafter of IAEA publications on this subject in the agency's nuclear security series and other relevant documents. The book covers the concept and model, self-assessment and enhancement methodologies as well as their applications to different types of facilities and organizations. The full text is available at the website of IAEA International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN)
Nuclear security culture: a generic model for universal application
International journal of nuclear governance, economy and ecology, 2006
Nuclear security culture found its way into professional parlance several years ago, but still lacks an agreed-upon definition and description. Clearly, there is a need for a generic model of nuclear security culture with universal applicability. Internationally acceptable standards in this area would be invaluable for evaluation, comparison, cooperation and assistance. They would also help international bodies to better manage their relations with the nuclear sectors in various countries. This paper develops such a model. It uses the IAEA definition of nuclear security, and then applies Edgar Schein's model of organisational culture to security culture at a generic nuclear facility.
Around the world, current energy and climate change concerns have led to more nations adopting nuclear technology as an option for electricity generation. However, one of the challenges to the peaceful application of this technology is the possibility that it will be misused, or that terrorists with global reach may acquire nuclear materials. Nigeria is one country that has embraced the technology to solve its energy challenges, but the country is now faced with an upsurge in terrorism and uprisings staged by various ethnic groups. In addition, corruption is continually becoming a hindrance to national development. These challenges are critical factors to be considered when vetting and recruiting reliable personnel for peaceful nuclear-related applications. It is important to understand how these human elements and other factors can impact global threats or undermine both Nigeria’s national security as well as international security. Knowledge of these matters will help Nigerian bureaucrats anticipate and correct deficiencies that might evolve from current procedures being degraded by these emerging threats and will prevent any catastrophe that any of the highlighted challenges could bring about. Being aware of these challenges and introducing appropriate policy will provide critical guidance to Nigeria and other emerging nuclear countries in a way that could lead to significant long-term improvements in management, procedures, and overall security of the facilities and materials. The challenge is to establish a Human Reliability Program (HRP) in order to detect and prevent aberrant behavior, thus effecting the safe, secure, and unhindered application of nuclear technology in Nigeria. In addition, this research suggests a strategy for conducting a national threat assessment and evaluation as a first step that precedes the development of an HRP; such a strategy must consider the range of threats present across the country. Keywords: nuclear security culture, social and cultural factors, ethnicity, heritage, best practice
ESARDA Bulletin, 2017
In 2008, the IAEA published Nuclear Security Culture guidelines to serve as a tool for countries on building an effective nuclear security culture. Although the guidelines provide an adequate apparatus to help establish nuclear security culture at facilities, some limitations to them need to be carefully addressed. Here, by using empirical data, possible pitfalls on the way to achieving strong nuclear security culture are examined. In particular, those identified deal with: 1) Recognition of the credibility of the threat to nuclear facilities and nuclear materials in use, storage and in transport. 2) Appreciation of the influence of national cultural differences and subcultures when building nuclear security culture. It is believed that taking these factors into account and correcting shortcomings will not require substantial financial resources. Customising approaches to the application of nuclear security culture concept will help fill the gaps where they exist.