Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management

Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (Joint Convention) was adopted in Viena on September 5, 1997.  Lithuania became a Contracting Party to the Joint Convention in 2004. The objectives of this Convention are:

• to achieve and maintain a high level of safety worldwide in spent fuel and radioactive waste management, through the enhancement of national measures and international cooperation, including where appropriate, safety-related technical cooperation;
• to ensure that during all stages of spent fuel and radioactive waste management there are effective defenses against potential hazards so that individuals, society and the environment are protected from harmful effects of ionizing radiation, now and in the future, in such a way that the needs and aspirations of the present generation are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs and aspirations;
• to prevent accidents with radiological consequences and to mitigate their consequences should they occur during any stage of spent fuel or radioactive waste management. 

Every three years, each Contracting Party shall submit a regular report on the measures taken to implement obligations under Joint Convention. The reports are discussed at review meetings of the Contracting Parties. Review meetings take place at least once per three years.

Joint Convention National Reports:

2024 7th report (pdf)
2020 6th report (pdf)
2017 5th report (pdf), Questions and answers (pdf)
2014 4th report (pdf)
2011 3rd report (pdf)
2008 2nd report (pdf)
2005 1st report (pdf)