Overview
Recognising the importance of regional cooperation in the areas of nuclear safety, security and safeguards, the ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy (ASEANTOM) was formally established in 2013.
Priority Areas of Cooperation
The scope of work of the ASEANTOM includes the following:
- Sharing best practices and experiences in regulating nuclear and radioactive materials and related activities, with regard to safety, security and safeguards;
- Capacity building by focusing on human resources development through training courses and technical collaboration;
- Assisting ASEAN Member States in the implementation of and adherence to their relevant commitments to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards and guidelines;
- Forging regional cooperation in areas such as nuclear emergency preparedness and response, environmental radiation monitoring, and nuclear security, including nuclear forensics and measures to combat illicit trafficking, unauthorised transfer of nuclear and radioactive materials; and
- Drawing on expertise and resources of ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners, other external parties, regional and international organisations as well as other relevant bodies and networks.
Major Sectoral Bodies/Committees
ASEANTOM is a subsidiary body under the ASEAN SOM that serves as a framework for cooperation among nuclear regulatory bodies or relevant authorities within ASEAN in order to enhance regional nuclear safety, security, and safeguards. ASEANTOM meets annually and regularly engages external partners and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through a wide range of international cooperation activities and regional projects. Many of these initiatives focus on training and capacity building for ASEAN Member States in the area of nuclear safety, security, and safeguards as well as nuclear science and technology applications.
