On 25-29.11.2024, a workshop on location studies for the construction of a surface radioactive waste repository was held at the Geological Museum of the Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute. The workshop was jointly organized by the Radioactive Waste Disposal Plant - State Utility Company and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in cooperation with the PGI-NRI.

During the five-day workshop, experts from PGI-NRI, Radioactive Waste Disposal Plant - State Utility Company, the Ministry of Industry and the National Atomic Energy Agency had the opportunity to expand their knowledge and exchange experiences in evaluating a site for the construction of a surface radioactive waste repository.

The workshop was interactive in nature. The discussion was conducted on a regular basis between the participants and IAEA experts, which allowed the participants to exchange experiences and expand their knowledge in the field of site assessment for the location of a surface radioactive waste repository. 

Workshop participants at the Geological Museum building

Text: Marta Sokołowska, Edyta Majer
Photo: Edyta Majer