ConvEx-3 (2025):
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in partnership with Romania, is conducting the largest-ever international nuclear emergency exercise named ConvEx-3. This 36-hour drill simulates a severe nuclear accident at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant, Romania’s sole nuclear energy facility. The objective is simple but vital to assess global emergency response capabilities in the event of a radiological disaster.The primary aim of ConvEx-3 is to test the readiness of countries to respond to nuclear or radiological emergencies, particularly those with cross-border implications. The simulation stresses:Real-time decision-making,Emergency communication,Coordination between nati