IAEA Provides Reassurance on New Zealand's Fukushima Water Release Plan

New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, expressed confidence in the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) advice on Japan's proposed release of treated water from the Fukushima plant. The IAEA recently stated that the release would have a negligible radiological impact on people and the environment. Mahuta emphasized the importance of engaging with the Pacific region, considering its traumatic experience with nuclear testing. The Pacific Islands Forum has raised concerns about the water release's potential impact on fisheries. New Zealand will continue to advocate for transparency and meaningful dialogue regarding the water release.