Yukiya Amano
- Born:
- 9 May 1947, Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Died:
- 18 July 2019, Tokyo, Japan
- Nationality:
- Japanese
- Profession(s):
- Diplomat, International Civil Servant
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Tokyo University.
- Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1972.
Career and Major Achievements
- Held various positions within the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specializing in nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
- Served as Japan's representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
- Played a key role in negotiating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Extension in 1995.
- Elected Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in July 2009, succeeding Mohamed ElBaradei.
- Re-appointed as Director General of the IAEA in 2013 and 2017.
- Oversaw the IAEA's response to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011.
- Played a critical role in verifying Iran's compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal.
Notable Works
- Actively contributed to various publications and international forums on nuclear non-proliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Legacy and Impact
Yukiya Amano dedicated his career to international diplomacy and nuclear non-proliferation. His leadership of the IAEA was marked by a commitment to the safe and secure use of nuclear technology and the verification of international nuclear safeguards agreements. His efforts were instrumental in addressing critical global challenges related to nuclear safety and security.