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Held in Spanish for the first time, the IAEA’s Advanced Training Course - organized with Mexico’s Ministry of Energy - featured expert-led sessions, case studies, panel discussions and a final assessment on nuclear law.? (Photo: Ministry of Energy)
The IAEA, in collaboration with Mexico’s Ministry of Energy, conducted its Advanced Training Course on Nuclear Law in Spanish for the first time.
Held in Mexico City last month, the course brought together 33 participants from 15 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
This two-week training course, which aimed to build and strengthen national capacities, focused on officials who support adherence to relevant international legal instruments and the development and implementation of national legal frameworks governing the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear energy and ionizing radiation. Participants deepened their knowledge of the relevant instruments and the essential elements of comprehensive national nuclear legislation. They also exchanged experiences and identified common challenges, fostering regional cooperation in the field of nuclear law.
The course, which was delivered entirely in Spanish, featured lectures, case studies and panel discussions. Participants also completed a comprehensive assessment to evaluate their understanding of the topics covered.
“The Advanced Course on Nuclear Law is a great opportunity to strengthen my expertise, and having it in Spanish makes a real difference for applying complex legal concepts in my work,” said Diego Julien, Legal Advisor at Uruguay’s National Regulatory Authority for Radiation Protection.
This initiative builds on the success of the IAEA’s annual Nuclear Law Institute and responds to the growing demand for capacity building in nuclear law among Spanish-speaking countries. The IAEA’s first Advanced Training Course in Nuclear Law was held in English in Serbia at the end of 2024. A French version of the course was conducted for the first time in Algeria from 11 to 22 August 2025.
The successful organization of this training course was made possible through close collaboration between the IAEA and the Government of Mexico. The Ministry of Energy played a key role in hosting the event and providing logistical and institutional support. This partnership reflects Mexico’s strong commitment to advancing nuclear legal capacity in the region and fostering international cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Participants from 15 countries gathered in Mexico City for the IAEA’s first Spanish-language Advanced Training Course on Nuclear Law. (Photo: Ministry of Energy)
This training was conducted within the framework of the?IAEA Legislative Assistance Programme and organized under an interregional project of the IAEA technical cooperation programme.
